Nevada communities will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, with ceremonies planned at both the Southern and Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries in Boulder City and Fernley. The ceremonies will remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Governor Joe Lombardo will attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. inside the cemetery chapel. The event will bring together veterans, families, elected officials, and community members in tribute to Nevada’s fallen heroes.
Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony will attend the ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley. The Fernley ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will provide an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for those who gave their lives in service to the nation.
In preparation for Memorial Day, the annual Flag-In events will take place Saturday, May 23, with volunteers placing an American flag at every gravesite throughout both cemeteries. Flag-In being at 7:00 a.m. in southern Nevada and 8:30 a.m. in the north. The tradition has become of the most well-attended and beloved events of the Memorial Day weekend. It draws hundreds of volunteers from across Nevada including veterans, families, organizations, nonprofits, students, Scout troops, students, community members and more in a visible show of honor and respect for those interred.
At the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery only, a Special Forces Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 24, at 10:00 a.m.
These annual observances serve as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, service, and the enduring gratitude of a nation that remembers its fallen heroes.
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