Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 Usa History. Memorial day is always celebrated on the last monday of may, with this year's being on monday, may 27. The day honors the indigenous peoples of the united states— american indians, native alaskans, and native hawaiians, most of whom were violently uprooted and exploited beginning with the arrival of europeans in the americas.

Native american day, observed annually on the second monday in october, celebrates the cultures and contributions of the many native american tribes. The day emphasizes the importance of recognizing the.