New Resolution Formalizes National Police Week and Sets May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day

This resolution is purely about recognition and remembrance, formally establishing several national observances to honor law enforcement officers across the country. It officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." More importantly for the calendar going forward, it sets the calendar week containing May 15 as "National Police Week" and makes May 15 itself "National Peace Officers Memorial Day."

The Logistics of National Remembrance

Unlike bills that change your taxes or create new regulations, this resolution is about setting official dates for civic observance. The text specifically requests that the President issue an annual proclamation for these days, calling on citizens to observe them with appropriate ceremonies. For those who track government procedure, the resolution also directs officials to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on all government buildings on National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), which is a clear, procedural action.

What This Means for the Everyday Calendar

If you’re a busy professional, a small business owner, or juggling multiple jobs, this bill won't change your workload or your bank account. What it does is formalize the calendar for honoring the service and sacrifice of police officers. It gives a dedicated, nationally recognized structure for communities, police departments, and families to mourn officers who have died in the line of duty, and to show gratitude for those still serving. This helps ensure that the sacrifices made by officers—like the one who works the overnight shift patrolling your neighborhood or the state trooper responding to a highway accident—are officially acknowledged and remembered on a national level, year after year.