Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It's a permanent federal holiday that commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is often considered the unofficial ...

Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start to summer — a long weekend with (hopefully) warm weather, a time for barbecues, graduation parties and picnics. The holiday, however, is one of ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S ...

National Sons and Daughters Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 11. When is Mother's Day? When do we celebrate Father's Day? Mother's Day 2025 takes place Sunday, May 11, 2025. It is observed on ...

James A. Garfield, May 30, 1868, Arlington National Cemetery Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day ...

Here’s how it all began. By Livia Albeck-Ripka Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. This year, it falls on May 26. Mail delivery, FedEx, and UPS will be suspended, except for critical deliveries. Trash pickup in ...

Mother's Day in the U.S. is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, while in Mexico it's celebrated annually on May 10. The modern Mother's Day originated with Ann Jarvis's efforts to promote ...