Memorial Day
noun
1
: May 30 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in remembrance of war dead
2
: the last Monday in May observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.
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The park will open Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
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Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
When is Memorial Day weekend?Here's when the holiday falls in 2024 and why its celebrated
What are the dates for the four seasons in 2024?
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The month of May ushers in two glorious events: The unofficial start of summer and amazing Memorial Day sales.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Yarl was named the honoree of the organization’s 37th annual Going the Distance for Brain Injury race on Memorial Day this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Travelers who want to book a home for the Memorial Day holiday weekend should book by April 15, according to Vrbo.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The zoo's west entrance is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is used to expedite entry for Zoo Pass members and those who buy tickets ahead of time.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The season of white jeans is here — upgrade your old pair ahead of Memorial Day and shop more stylish options below.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The shows will be held over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26; Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1; and Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
When is Memorial Day weekend?Here's when the holiday falls in 2024 and why its celebrated
What are the dates for the four seasons in 2024?
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The month of May ushers in two glorious events: The unofficial start of summer and amazing Memorial Day sales.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Yarl was named the honoree of the organization’s 37th annual Going the Distance for Brain Injury race on Memorial Day this year.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
Travelers who want to book a home for the Memorial Day holiday weekend should book by April 15, according to Vrbo.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The zoo's west entrance is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is used to expedite entry for Zoo Pass members and those who buy tickets ahead of time.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The season of white jeans is here — upgrade your old pair ahead of Memorial Day and shop more stylish options below.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The shows will be held over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26; Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1; and Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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