Peace Officers Memorial Day will be observed on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Peace Officers Memorial Day is an annual remembrance of law enforcement officers who have died or who have been disabled in the line of duty. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, Peace Officers Memorial Day is observed on May 15th, but is actually part of a larger tribute to the men and women of law enforcement known as National Police Week, which is recognized the week of May 15th. This observance was enacted at the same time as Peace Officers Memorial Day, established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962.