Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Bay County's ceremony at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery, no yard trash pickup, no Bayway buses and what is closed.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Bay County’s 2026 Memorial Day notice, the City of Panama City’s solid waste and MLK Jr. Recreation Center pages, Bayway’s holiday list and Destination Panama City’s Memorial Day weekend page.

Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Panama City’s public observance is Bay County’s ceremony and wreath laying at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery on Harrison Avenue. Garbage trucks run, yard trash does not, and Bayway buses stay off the road. Bay District Schools’ year ends the week before, on Wednesday, May 26.

What this means for you

  • Ceremony: 10 a.m. on Memorial Day in past years, Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2403 Harrison Ave.
  • Trash: garbage as normal; no yard trash on Monday, May 31.
  • Buses: no Bayway service.
  • County parks events: Bay County Parks and Recreation, 850-248-8730.

The Bay County ceremony

Bay County Veterans Services holds its annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath laying at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2403 Harrison Ave., with the Bay County Board of County Commissioners and the Bay County Veterans Council. The public is invited.

  • 2025: scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 26.
  • 2026: set for 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, then canceled for weather, the county said.
  • 2027: not announced yet. We will post the time here when the county does.

Veterans Services also organizes the county’s Veterans Day Parade each November.

Churches, veterans posts and other groups holding a Memorial Day service in Panama City can send details to hello@panamacitydaily.com.

What is open and closed

Service Memorial Day, Monday, May 31
City garbage pickup Normal
City yard trash pickup None; served on the next scheduled day
Bayway buses No fixed-route or demand-response service
MLK Jr. Recreation Center Closed
Bay District Schools Summer break; the last day of school is May 26

From the city’s holiday collection schedule and recreation center hours, Bayway’s holiday list and our schools guide. More: trash and recycling.

The long weekend

Destination Panama City’s Memorial Day weekend page points visitors to the water (paddleboarding, sunset cruises, dolphin tours and fishing charters on St. Andrew Bay) and to the historic downtown and St. Andrews districts, and keeps a weekend events calendar.

  • Saturday, May 29: the Panama City Farmers’ Market on Harrison Avenue (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and the Market at St. Andrews at Oaks by the Bay Park (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). See farmers markets.
  • Parks and boat ramps: see parks and trails.
  • Summer starts: camps, pools and splash pads are on summer in Panama City.

Hurricane season starts June 1

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Memorial Day weekend is a good time to restock a kit and check your evacuation zone; see our hurricane prep guide.

Related: Labor Day in Panama City and Fourth of July fireworks.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Memorial Day ceremony in Panama City?

Bay County Veterans Services holds an annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath laying at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2403 Harrison Ave. The 2026 ceremony was canceled for weather; 2027 details are not out yet.

Is trash picked up on Memorial Day in Panama City?

Garbage runs as normal on Memorial Day, but there is no yard trash collection. Yard trash customers are served on their next scheduled day.

Does Bayway run on Memorial Day?

No. Bayway lists Memorial Day as closed for both fixed-route and demand-response service.

Is the MLK Jr. Recreation Center open on Memorial Day?

No. The city’s MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 705 E. 14th Ct., is closed on Memorial Day.