Here’s when Memorial Day 2026 is, a brief history of the holiday and the next three-day weekend coming up this summer.

Held each year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died in service to the US military.

But Memorial Day is far more than a day (or long weekend) to mark the unofficial start of summer with friends and family. It's a day to honor military members who died in the line of duty. The day ...

Gen. John A. Logan served from Vicksburg to Atlanta, fought for equal rights after the Civil War and established Decoration ...

Established after the Civil War, Decoration Day was a reunion-like event at cemeteries. Today, it's largely disappeared into ...

Discover the surprising history and traditions of Memorial Day, from its Civil War origins to the meaning behind its symbols.

Memorial Day 2026 is a federal holiday. Find out what's closed, including banks, post offices, and some delivery services.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States. Federal government offices, public schools, post offices and many ...

A national moment of observance takes place during the afternoon of Memorial Day that most people have never heard of.

Held each year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died in service to the US military.