, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and federal government offices are closed but many retail stores are open. Memorial Day was ...

The president was active online to begin Memorial Day, a holiday meant to honor soldiers who have died while serving their country.

In 1950, Congress adopted a joint resolution designating May 11 as Memorial Day. It was later moved to the last Monday in May in 1971 in keeping with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

Standing firm after a statue honoring fallen military was vandalized last week, the Paramount Elks Club soldiered on with its “Honoring and Remembering” ceremony at Veterans Memorial ...

Arabelle Francis, 5, waves American flags as she listens to the band play patriotic songs Monday, May 26, 2025, during the annual Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade and Observance.

Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2025) honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Originally called Decoration Day, the day traces its roots back to 1868 when the graves of Civil ...

Upcoming Memorial Day events on May 26 include ceremonies at Bay Pines and Florida National Cemeteries, a visit to the Military Court of Honor in Haines City, and more.

Publix has 870 store locations in Florida. Each is open on Memorial Day holiday, which is always on a Monday in late May ...

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Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and federal government offices are closed but many retail stores are open.

Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26, is almost here, and with cookouts, picnics, pool time and beach visits on the way, you may need to grab a few things last-minute from the store.