US EditionWhat’s open and closed on Memorial Day?
- Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring fallen U.S. service members, is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025, with many government offices closed nationwide.
- The holiday originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, officially recognized in 1938, renamed Memorial Day in 1966, and moved to the last Monday in May by a 1968 law.
- While government offices, courts, schools, banks, stock markets, and the Postal Service close on Memorial Day, most retailers remain open and promote sales to attract customers.
- AAA projects a record 45 million Americans will travel over the holiday weekend, mostly by car, aided by lower average gas prices of $3.18 per gallon compared to $3.60 last year.
- Despite increased travel, concerns about air safety, delays, and cancellations due to controller shortages and equipment issues have made some travelers hesitant to fly this holiday weekend.
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If you're planning to go out or run errands, here's a quick guide to what will be closed, what's still open, and how public transport will work.CLOSED: - Post Offices - RMV Offices - Public libraries (including Boston and Worcester) OPEN: - Some retail stores (normal time) - Supermarkets (pharmacies with limited hours) - Licorerías (after noon only)Public transport (MBTA) - Metro and buses: Sunday hours. - Commuter Rail: Weekend hours. - Ferries…
What’s open for Memorial Day 2025?
(NEXSTAR) — Heading out to a parade, cookout, beach day, or another event for Memorial Day, only to find out you've forgotten sunscreen or a snack? You're in luck - many stores and restaurants will be open for the holiday. There are a few businesses and services that will be unavailable. Banks and post offices will, as usual, be closed for Memorial Day, which falls on May 26 this year. Warehouse retailer Costco and chicken fast food chain Raisin…
What's open for Memorial Day 2025?
(NEXSTAR) — Heading out to a parade, cookout, beach day, or another event for Memorial Day, only to find out you've forgotten sunscreen or a snack? You're in luck - many stores and restaurants will be open for the holiday. There are a few businesses and services that will be unavailable. Banks and post offices will, as usual, be closed for Memorial Day, which falls on May 26 this year. Warehouse retailer Costco and chicken fast food chain Raisin…
What's open and closed on Memorial Day in Massachusetts?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Memorial Day is an American holiday set aside to honor the men and women who served in the Armed Forces with their lives, which means some businesses and services are closed on Monday. There’s a specific way to fly your US flag on Memorial Day: What to know Banks, federal offices, libraries, post offices, and all municipal buildings will be closed, along with the RMV, schools, and even the stock market. Costco will…
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