For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

Summer officially begins on Friday, June 20, in 2025. But everyone knows that the real start to the season is, in fact, on Memorial Day. Landing on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is a federal ...

Avoid flying out the Friday before Memorial Day because it's expected to draw big crowds. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an ...

One year, when I bought a children’s book to educate my young son on the meaning of Memorial Day, I was taken aback by its suggestion that the holiday is simply a day to remember all who have died -- ...

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn’t. As a quick refresher, on Memorial Day, we remember those who died while serving our country.

Today (May 30, 2022), is Memorial Day, a day to honor all those who gave their lives in service to their country. While it may seem natural to wish someone a "Happy Memorial Day," Americans remain ...