Memorial Day 2027 in Apex: American Legion Post 124 ceremony 9:30 a.m. May 31 at Fire Station 1, Salem Street closures, town offices closed, trash a day late.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Town of Apex Memorial Day Ceremony page and the town’s 2026 Memorial Day holiday notice.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Apex marks it with a morning ceremony downtown organized by the Apex American Legion Post 124. The town has already posted the 2027 ceremony date; the 2027 trash schedule will follow on the town calendar, so the trash section below shows how 2026 worked. Questions about town services go to Ask Apex at 919-249-3311.

Memorial Day at a glance

  • Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027, Apex Fire Station 1, 210 N. Salem St.
  • Road closures, 9 to 11 a.m.: Salem Street from Chatham to Center streets; Saunders Street from Commerce to Salem streets
  • Town offices: closed on Memorial Day (2026 notice)
  • Trash: one day late all week in 2026

The Memorial Day ceremony

The annual ceremony honors and remembers U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces, according to the town’s ceremony page. It typically features members of Apex public safety, the Apex Town Council and the community sharing words and holding moments of reflection.

  • When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027
  • Where: Apex Fire Station 1, 210 N. Salem St.
  • Weather: rain or shine
  • Road closures, 9 to 11 a.m.: Salem Street from Chatham Street to Center Street, and Saunders Street from Commerce Street to Salem Street. GoApex Route 1 runs on a detour.
  • Parking: use the town’s downtown parking map for walkable lots.

It is a community event run by the Legion post, with town staff providing the location and public safety support. More about the post is on the Apex Legion website.

The Apex Service Memorial

The downtown Service Memorial stands at the corner of Saunders Street and North Salem Street. The Legion post’s Veterans Day ceremony is held there each November; the next is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 (details).

Trash, recycling and closures

From the town’s 2026 Memorial Day notice; the 2027 notice had not been posted as of Oct. 11:

  • Trash and recycling ran one day late for every route the week of Memorial Day, and Friday’s route was collected Saturday.
  • Yard waste ran Tuesday through Friday; anything missed was collected the following week.
  • All Town of Apex facilities and offices were closed on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is one of the six holidays when the Wake County landfill closes. See our trash and recycling guide, and sign up for collection reminders.

Start of summer

  • Splashlantis, the free splash pad at Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, opened on weekends from May 23 in 2026 and was also open on Memorial Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (details).
  • Lake days, camps and pool options are in our summer camps and pools guide.
  • Fees at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are charged daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day; see Labor Day in Apex.

Related: Fourth of July fireworks, Mother’s Day in Apex and Labor Day in Apex.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Memorial Day ceremony in Apex?

The Apex American Legion Post 124 holds it at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2027, at Apex Fire Station 1, 210 N. Salem St. It is rain or shine.

Is trash pickup delayed on Memorial Day in Apex?

Yes. In 2026 every route ran one day late the week of Memorial Day, with Friday’s route collected Saturday. The town posts the 2027 schedule on its calendar.

Which roads close for the Apex Memorial Day ceremony?

From 9 to 11 a.m., Salem Street from Chatham Street to Center Street and Saunders Street from Commerce Street to Salem Street. GoApex Route 1 runs a detour.

When does the Apex splash pad open?

Splashlantis at Pleasant Park opened on weekends from May 23 in 2026 and was also open on Memorial Day. The 2027 opening date was not out as of Oct. 11, 2026.