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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While thousands of residents and workers stay in the area year-round, starting around Memorial Day in May the large summer population makes its presence felt.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
And Disney will bring a brand new mission to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that is inspired by Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars feature, The Mandalorian & Grogu, a ride which will debut the same weekend as the film over Memorial Day weekend 2026.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Searches are typically highest right before Memorial Day (which falls on May 26 this year), but this varies by city.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean renew their vows
Parton shared her and Dean's plans to renew their vows ahead of their Memorial Day celebration.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
And Disney will bring a brand new mission to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that is inspired by Favreau’s upcoming Star Wars feature, The Mandalorian & Grogu, a ride which will debut the same weekend as the film over Memorial Day weekend 2026.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Searches are typically highest right before Memorial Day (which falls on May 26 this year), but this varies by city.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean renew their vows
Parton shared her and Dean's plans to renew their vows ahead of their Memorial Day celebration.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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