Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026: Monday, December 7

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026 falls on Monday, December 7, 2026 — the 85th anniversary of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, which killed 2,403 Americans and brought the United States into World War II. Flags fly at half-staff in honor of those who died.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026: Monday, December 7: what to know

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026?

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026 is Monday, December 7, 2026 — the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Is Pearl Harbor Day a federal holiday?

No. It is a national observance designated by Congress in 1994. Flags fly at half-staff, but offices, schools, and businesses keep normal schedules.

How many people died at Pearl Harbor?

2,403 Americans were killed in the December 7, 1941 attack, including 1,177 sailors and Marines aboard USS Arizona. Nearly 1,200 more were wounded, and much of the Pacific Fleet’s battleship force was sunk or damaged.

Why is the moment of silence at 7:55 a.m.?

The attack began at approximately 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time on December 7, 1941. The annual ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial pauses at that minute, often as vintage aircraft or Navy ships render honors.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2026: 85th Anniversary (Dec 7)