Memorial Day 2026 Planner

Check the Memorial Day 2026 date, build a dated local action timeline, and copy a plan for events, hours, traffic, and travel.

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Memorial Day 2026 Planner

LocationYear

Include in checklistRemembrance eventsStore and office hoursTravel and parking

Memorial Day 2026Monday, May 25, 2026

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Memorial Day 2026 plan for your city
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026

Timeline:
- Monday, May 11, 2026: Confirm local remembrance events, parade routes, or cemetery ceremony times for your city.
- Monday, May 18, 2026: Verify store, pharmacy, restaurant, bank, post office, and government office hours.
- Sunday, May 24, 2026: Recheck traffic, parking, transit, and weather before leaving.
- Monday, May 25, 2026: Pause for the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM local time.

Checklist:
- Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM local time.
- Check local parade, cemetery, or memorial service schedules.
- Confirm store, pharmacy, and restaurant hours before leaving.
- Check whether banks, post offices, and government offices are closed.
- Check traffic, parking, and public transit schedules.
- Leave extra time for airport, highway, and event-area delays.
- Save this checklist and verify local details before you go.

Plan the parts that usually change by location

Remembrance

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Check local ceremonies, cemetery events, parades, and the 3:00 PM local moment of remembrance.

Hours

Federal offices and many banks are closed. Retail, restaurants, pharmacies, and local services can vary by location.

Travel

Holiday traffic, event parking, public transit schedules, and airport timing can change. Confirm the local details before you go.

FAQ

When is Memorial Day 2026?

Memorial Day 2026 is Monday, May 25, 2026. In the United States, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May.

Are stores open on Memorial Day 2026?

Many retail stores are open, but hours vary by chain and location. Use this checklist to plan what to verify before leaving.

What should I check before going out on Memorial Day?

Check local remembrance events, parade schedules, store or pharmacy hours, traffic, parking, and public transit changes.