Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Winter Garden's ceremony was 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in 2026. Orange County trash runs as normal; OCPS is closed.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Ceremony details come from the City of Winter Garden calendar, trash from Orange County’s holiday collection page and school dates from the OCPS 2026-27 calendar.
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. The nearest public ceremony is Winter Garden’s Memorial Day Community Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park, about seven miles north; in 2026 it ran 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the holiday morning. OCPS students finish the school year the Wednesday before, May 26. Orange County trash pickup does not change for the holiday.
What this means for you
- Ceremony: Winter Garden’s was 8:30 a.m. Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in 2026; 2027 time to come.
- Trash: Orange County customers, put carts out as normal on Monday, May 31.
- School: last day Wednesday, May 26; schools and district offices closed May 31.
- Ceremony to add? Send us the link.
Ceremonies
Winter Garden Memorial Day Community Celebration (2026 details). The City of Winter Garden and American Legion Post 63 presented it from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Ave., Winter Garden. It included a roll call of veterans, the placing of wreaths and patriotic songs, and it was free, the city calendar said. The city had not posted the 2027 event when we checked.
Horizon West’s own post. American Legion Post 419 serves Horizon West and says it holds local ceremonies and patriotic events. It had not posted Memorial Day 2027 plans when we checked. In June 2026, Post 419 was the beneficiary of the Hamlin All-American Flag Parade, according to Hamlin.
What is open and closed
| Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Orange County curbside trash | Normal pickup; the county changes collection only for Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| Inside Winter Garden city limits | No collection on Memorial Day 2026 and city offices closed; 2027 notice to come |
| Orange County Public Schools | Closed; district offices closed |
| Orange County Library System | Closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend in 2026; 2027 schedule not yet posted |
Sources: Orange County’s holiday collection page, the City of Winter Garden calendar, the OCPS calendar and the library’s holiday hours page.
Many Horizon West addresses say “Winter Garden” but are Orange County trash customers; our trash and recycling guide explains.
The long weekend
- Pools: the City of Winter Garden’s two public pools open for Saturday swims in early May and weekday summer hours from late May (2026 dates); dates and splash pads are on our summer camps and pools page.
- Parks and trails: Orange County parks in Horizon West are listed on our parks and trails guide, and the West Orange Trail on our walking and biking trails guide.
- Hurricane season starts June 1, the day after Memorial Day 2027. Our power outages guide covers who to call.
What this means for you
- Plan to attend the Winter Garden ceremony on the holiday morning; we will confirm the 2027 time.
- Orange County customers: no change to trash day.
- Mark May 26 as the last day of school.
Frequently asked questions
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Monday, May 31, 2027. Orange County Public Schools and district offices are closed that day.
Is there a Memorial Day ceremony near Horizon West?
In 2026 the City of Winter Garden and American Legion Post 63 held a free Memorial Day Community Celebration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Ave., with a roll call of veterans and wreaths. The 2027 time had not been posted when we checked.
Is trash picked up on Memorial Day in Horizon West?
Yes. Orange County collects as normal on Memorial Day; it changes pickup only for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Inside Winter Garden city limits there was no collection on Memorial Day 2026.
When is the last day of school for OCPS in 2027?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, the Wednesday before Memorial Day weekend, on the OCPS 2026-27 calendar.
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