You might be asking yourself when the next federal holiday is. Well, it's coming up. Memorial Day is this month. Looking forward a day off and maybe grilling some burgers as part of observing the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend ...

Once observed on May 30, Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971 and is now marked on the last Monday of May. Originally set aside to honor America’s fallen military heroes, the day has evolved ...

The last Monday in May marks Memorial Day in the United States. It’s more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the ...

Memorial Day 2025 is right around the corner. The federal holiday honors military members who lost their lives in service and culturally represents the unofficial start of summer. Originally called ...

Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In October 1864, according to local lore, three women walked to the community cemetery in the village of Boalsburg, Centre County, and placed flowers and wreaths on the graves of two local men who had ...

International Workers' Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28 to remember workers who lost their lives or were injured while doing their jobs. It is also a day to think about how to make ...