When Is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is May 30, but it is observed on the last Monday in May.
- 2008: Monday, May 26, 2008
- 2009: Monday, May 25, 2009
- 2010: Monday, May 31, 2010
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) is a day of rememberance for those who have died in service to the United States.
What You Should You Know About Memorial Day
- Memorial Day is a U.S. Federal Holiday.
- Schools, banks and post offices are closed on Memorial Day.
- Most restaurants, stores and attractions are open on Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open on Memorial Day as part of the special Met Holiday Mondays sponsored by Bloomberg
Memorial Day Events in New York City
- Fleet Week has a variety of events over the Memorial Day weekend.
- Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SummerStage in Central Park
- Memorial Day Parade from 12 to 2 p.m. at Broadway and Dyckman, in Manhattan
