Official | The government declared a holiday for this Monday and there will be a new long weekend across the country

Millions of people in the United States will have a new extended break in May thanks to one of the most important federal holidays on the calendar. The day will affect banks, schools, public offices, and various services throughout the country.

The government declared a holiday for this Monday across the country

This is Memorial Day, which in 2026 will be observed on Monday, May 25, creating a new long weekend nationwide. It is one of the most important federal holidays and is dedicated to honoring American military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

During this date, ceremonies, parades, and tributes are held in cemeteries and monuments across the country to remember the fallen in combat and recognize their service.

There will be a new long weekend in May

In 2026, the break will be:

• Saturday, May 23
• Sunday, May 24
• Monday, May 25 (federal holiday)

This creates a new three-day long weekend.

Which services will be affected

Since this is a federal holiday, this Monday the following will close:

• Banks
• Public schools
• Government offices
• Courts and federal agencies

Some private services may also operate with reduced hours.