Memorial Day 2024 Moment Of Silence. When is memorial day and why is it on a different date every year?. The holiday is observed in part by the national moment of remembrance, which encourages all americans to pause at 3 p.m.

The holiday is observed in part by the national moment of remembrance, which encourages all americans to pause at 3 p.m. In prayer, or just a fond memory of the dead.