Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. The town's ceremony is 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial; trash runs as normal and schools and libraries close.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the Town of Jupiter’s Veterans Memorial page and garbage and recycling FAQ, the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026-27 key dates, Palm Tran’s holiday schedules, the Palm Beach County Library System’s holiday closings and the town’s DuBois Park listing.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. The Town of Jupiter marks it with a 9 a.m. ceremony at its Veterans Memorial. Trash pickup runs as normal, schools are out (the school year ends the Thursday before), and the long weekend opens the summer beach season.
Who to call
- Town ceremony: Jupiter Community Center, 561-741-2400
- Trash: WM customer service, 772-546-7700
- Town information: 561-746-5134
The town’s Memorial Day Ceremony
- When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027
- Where: the Veterans Memorial on the town’s municipal campus at 210 Military Trail, between the town’s government offices, the Jupiter Community Center and the Police Department
- What: the town honors those who died serving their country
- Can’t go? The town streams the ceremony on Facebook Live on its own page.
- Parking: the town posts a parking map for the ceremony on its Veterans Memorial page.
The memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day 2020. It includes a Gold Star Families plaque for families who lost a loved one serving in the U.S. armed forces, and a legacy brick program for families who want to honor a relative who served.
What is open and closed
| Service | Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027 |
|---|---|
| WM trash and recycling | Normal schedule |
| Public schools | Closed; district offices closed |
| Palm Beach County libraries | Closed in 2026; 2027 list not yet posted |
| Palm Tran | Saturday service in 2026; 2027 list not yet posted |
| Town offices and community center | Closed on Memorial Day 2026 |
- Trash: the town’s FAQ says Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are WM’s only days off. See trash and recycling.
- Schools: the School District of Palm Beach County’s last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027; Friday, May 28, is a teacher duty day, and Memorial Day is a district holiday. See our schools guide.
- Libraries: the county system closed on Memorial Day 2026, on its holiday closing list.
- Palm Tran: ran a Saturday schedule on Memorial Day 2026.
The beaches
Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer schedule at the county beach parks. At DuBois Park, 19075 DuBois Road, the swimming area is guarded from 9 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. seven days a week from Memorial Day until Palm Beach County public schools start in August; during the school year it is guarded on weekends only. Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation: 561-966-6600.
Our parks and trails guide lists every beach park, and the summer guide has pool hours and camps.
What this means for you
- The ceremony is at 9 a.m.; arrive early and use the town’s parking map.
- Put the trash out as usual.
- Next on the calendar: Father’s Day and the Fourth of July fireworks.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Jupiter Memorial Day ceremony in 2027?
The Town of Jupiter’s Memorial Day Ceremony is at 9 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027, at the Veterans Memorial on the municipal campus at 210 Military Trail. The town streams it on Facebook Live.
Is there trash pickup in Jupiter on Memorial Day?
Yes. The town says WM’s only days off are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, so Memorial Day collection runs on the normal schedule.
Are Palm Beach County schools open on Memorial Day 2027?
No. The School District of Palm Beach County lists May 31, 2027, as Memorial Day with no school and district offices closed. The last day for students is Thursday, May 27.
Are beaches guarded every day after Memorial Day?
At DuBois Park, Palm Beach County guards the swimming area 9 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. seven days a week from Memorial Day until public schools start in August.
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