Memorial Day in Florida
Governor Issues Proclamation Honoring Florida’s Fallen Service Members
The proclamation recognizes Memorial Day as a time to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States and calls on Floridians to observe a moment of silence.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation designating Monday, May 25, 2026, as Memorial Day in Florida, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
The proclamation notes that Memorial Day has been observed since 1868 and emphasizes the debt of gratitude owed to fallen service members. It also recognizes Gold Star Families and encourages Floridians to take part in ceremonies, activities, and programs that honor the contributions of the nation’s fallen warriors.
Florida is home to nearly 1.4 million veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, making it the most veteran-friendly state in the nation, according to the proclamation.
As part of the observance, the Governor asks all Florida residents to pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026. The proclamation also directs all national and state flags in Florida to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon in memory of fallen heroes of the armed forces.
Download the proclamation
View or download the official Memorial Day in Florida proclamation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
The proclamation was signed and sealed at the Capitol in Tallahassee on May 18, 2026.
