Memorial Day 2025: Closures and Ceremonies Nationwide

On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, government offices, post offices, banks, and most public libraries across the United States will be closed to honor fallen service members. Cities such as Alexandria, Fargo, Yakima, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City will also close municipal courts and city facilities, while emergency services will remain operational. Public transit services will generally operate on limited or weekend schedules, with some systems offering free fares or altered routes, though some cities will suspend service entirely. Trash and recycling collection will vary by location, with some cities delaying pickup and others, like Tulsa, maintaining regular schedules. Major grocery stores, including Publix, Food Lion, and Ingles, will remain open, but many in-store pharmacies will be closed. Memorial Day ceremonies and observances, such as wreath-laying events, will take place nationwide to honor veterans and fallen service members.