It’s Memorial Day weekend and we are here for it. From honoring and remembering those who have served our country, to a 3-day weekend, over-cooker burgers and of course memes.

Illustration of a bald eagle wearing sunglasses and an apron, holding a grill with various meats, set against a backdrop of waving American flags, with text emphasizing 'Memorial Day Memes That Hit Hard and Grill Harder.' Below, a collage of funny memorial day memes.

Before you fire up the grill or pretend your kid’s lemonade stand is a “small business,” take a scroll through these 2025 Memorial Day memes. Some will make you laugh, some might hit you in the feels, and a few will remind you what this day is really about.

Let’s Start with the Heart

You don’t need a meme to know that Memorial Day is about remembering those who gave everything.

An American flag waves in the foreground with text reading "Happy Memorial Day" at the top and "Freedom didn't show up in flip flops with a solo cup" at the bottom.

Somehow, a good Memorial Day meme manages to say thank you in a way that lands with sincerity and shareability.

A split image with text. Left side shows someone grilling sausages with the text 'What we are doing on Memorial Day.' Right side shows a gravestone with an American flag and flowers, with the text 'What the cost was for our day off.'

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Memorial Day not National BBq Day but happy Grilling

A meme featuring a character with orange hair looking skeptical. Text reads: "Not sure if people realize it's Memorial Day, not National BBQ Day."

While some may be treating it like National BBQ Day, the truth is, it’s Memorial Day… a day meant to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

A meme of a distracted boyfriend with labels: the man is labeled 'Americans,' the woman he looks at is labeled 'BBQ & A Day Off,' and the woman he is with is labeled 'Real Reason for Memorial Day.'

Yes, you can post this next to your bbq brisket selfie. Life’s about balance, but watch out for those grill flames.

A person sitting inside a car with a humorous expression, captioned "Did someone say... Memorial Day BBQ?"

Take a few moments and honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives that our freedom.

A surprised person with their mouth open, standing near a large flame, with the caption "In memory of my eyebrows, gone but not forgotten."

That said, a day off is just that. Fire up that bbq and let’s grill some burgers or smoke a brisket!

A person wearing sunglasses and an American flag draped over their shoulders is smiling and holding a hamburger. The background features radiating blue stripes, and text on the image reads, 'FREEDOM TASTES LIKE GRATITUDE AND OVERCOOKED BEEF.'

Freedom and gratitude with a side of overcooked burgers is what the day calls for.

Memorial Day Weekend Means 3-Days Off

A person pointing towards the camera with text above and below saying, "I want you to have a good Memorial Day weekend."

Extra long weekend means no work (at least, we hope it means overtime if you are working!)

An animated character in sunglasses lounging on a hammock with a drink, set in a grassy outdoor area. The text reads "Long Weekend Mode Activated" at the top and "Happy Memorial Day" at the bottom.

Long weekend activated. Enjoy these funny long weekend memes and your extra day off of work.

Memorial Day is Not Veterans Day

Every year, someone posts “Happy Memorial Day” with a photo of their living uncle in uniform, and while the intention is kind, the confusion is real. Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, while Veterans Day celebrates all who have served, living or dead.

A meme featuring a man rolling his eyes, standing in front of the American flag. The top text says, 'When someone confuses Memorial Day' and the bottom text says, 'with Veterans Day.'

One is a solemn remembrance, the other a thankful salute. If you’re mixing them up, no shame. Just take a moment to learn the difference. Memorial Day is for the fallen. Veterans Day is for the living. Both matter.

More Funny Memorial Day Memes

A man wearing a red apron with the text 'Make Memorial Day Great Again' stands by a barbecue grill with large flames. The text overlay at the bottom reads, 'Some gave all. Some got deferments for bone spurs.'

Memorial day is for those who gave their all, not those who go a deferment for bone spurs to avoid serving.

A man in a purple suit and hat smirks with his hand resting on his face. Text above reads, “Before you do anything stupid this Memorial Day weekend,” and below, “Remember the judge won't be in until Tuesday.”

Don’t do anything stupid this Memorial day, it’s a national holiday. That mean’s the judge won’t be in until Tuesday. You are welcome.

An illustration of an eagle wearing sunglasses and a white apron while holding a plate of barbecue meats, with a waving American flag in the background. The text reads, 'Honor the Fallen & BBQ the Meats, Happy Memorial Day.'

However you are celebrating this holiday, enjoy it. Happy Memorial day!

Final Thoughts on Memorial Day

Whether you’re lighting a sparkler, laying a wreath, or simply trying to keep your dog from attacking friends who are over for BBQ, Memorial Day 2025 is a reminder of two things:

Memorial day meme featuring yoda saying bbq you may, forget you must not.

Some gave everything so you could have this life.
And memes make life just a little more relatable.

Now that you’ve enjoyed the Memorial Day memes, how about a quick moment to reflect on the real meaning behind the day? Here’s a look at how Memorial Day began and how you can honor it beyond the BBQ.