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National Wreaths Across America Day
A US day of remembrance on a Saturday in December when volunteers lay wreaths on veterans' graves at cemeteries across the country.
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OrganiserWreaths Across America
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The nonprofit Wreaths Across America organises the day, which grew from a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery more than 30 years ago. It is held on the second or third Saturday of December, and in 2025 took place at nearly 5,600 locations.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 19 December 2026 | USA | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2027 | Saturday 18 December 2027 | USA | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Saturday 16 December 2028 | USA | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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