What’s closed on Memorial Day 2025? Status of banks, schools, post offices and more
Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May and marks the unofficial start of summer, honors fallen US servicemen and women. Originally called 'Decoration Day', this celebration is a federal holiday on which banks, schools and non-essential government offices will remain closedWhile most restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores will be open, so whether you're looking for food or filling a prescription, you'll probably find what you need.White shark gives diver a close-up of its jaws by eating his cameraIt is one of the 11 federal holidays, since it became official in 1971, but dates back to the time of the end of the Civil War, as a tradition to honor fallen servicemen. The first official celebration took place on May 30, 1868 at the initiative of General John A. Logan, leader of the Grand Army of […]