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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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Coastal Que is typically open from Memorial Day to several weeks after Labor Day and serves Texas barbecue classics such as brisket, ribs, pork belly, sausage, and smoked chicken.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Most of the free days are patriotic in nature, including Presidents' Day (February 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day weekend (July 3-5), Constitution Day (September 17) and Veterans Day (November 11).
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Lovin’ Life Music Fest kicked off in uptown Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend 2024, showcasing national acts in a sold-out, three-day spectacular featuring Post Malone, Stevie Nicks and Noah Kahan.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Coastal Que is typically open from Memorial Day to several weeks after Labor Day and serves Texas barbecue classics such as brisket, ribs, pork belly, sausage, and smoked chicken.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Most of the free days are patriotic in nature, including Presidents' Day (February 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day weekend (July 3-5), Constitution Day (September 17) and Veterans Day (November 11).
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Lovin’ Life Music Fest kicked off in uptown Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend 2024, showcasing national acts in a sold-out, three-day spectacular featuring Post Malone, Stevie Nicks and Noah Kahan.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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