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What’s open, what’s closed on Monday, May 25
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, 2026, marking the unofficial start of summer.
The day is celebrated on the last Monday of May, honoring and mourning the individuals serving in the U.S. military.
It was originally referred to as “Decoration Day” when the tradition started after the Civil War in 1868 when citizens unanimously decorated fallen soldiers’ graves with flowers.
What’s Closed
All non-essential federal, state, and municipal offices will be closed. Mail services provided by the United States Postal Service will be suspended, and all post offices will be closed on that day. Most banks will also be closed, along with the Federal Reserve. All financial markets, like the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed. All public libraries and public schools will be closed across the board. One of the rare exceptions in retail is Costco.
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
- UPS, Fedex
- Most Banks including Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo
- New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Bond Market
- Costco
- Government offices
- Schools
- Public libraries
- Trash collection
- Transit
- Open or modified hours
What’s Open
Major retailers operate as per normal schedules. In addition, CVS and Walgreens pharmacies will remain open. Although UPS and FedEx will remain close, UPS Express Critical will be available. Restaurants and bars will operate as per adjusted holiday timings.
The public transport system, including the MBTA, will operate using a weekend/holiday schedule. A record number of 45 million Americans will travel over 50 miles away from their homes despite the national average cost of fuel being $4.50 per gallon, which is higher than that of the previous year.
- Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sam’s Club, Belk
- Kroger, Trader Joe’s, ALDI, Whole Foods Market
- CVS, Walgreens
- 7-Eleven, most gas stations
- All 157 VA national cemeteries, Arlington National Cemetery
For real-time updates, citizens are advised to check relevant websites and official social media pages.
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- CDF’s meetings in Iran part of ongoing mediation efforts: ISPR.
- Discussions focused on reaching “a conclusive agreement”: ISPR.
- Talks made meaningful contribution to mediation process: ISPR.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meetings with Iran’s top civil and military leadership during his visit to the country have resulted in “encouraging progress towards a final understanding”, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
CDF Munir concluded a short but highly productive official visit to Iran, during which he held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.
During the visit, Field Marshal Munir called on Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
“The discussions remained focused upon expediting the consultative process underway to support peace and stability in the region and to reach to a conclusive agreement,” read the communique.
CDF Munir landed in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad intensified efforts to help broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan has been acting as a key mediator between the two sides since hostilities erupted in the Middle East following joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
Islamabad brokered a two-week ceasefire between the two sides on April 8 that ended six weeks of fighting and continues to relay messages between Washington and Tehran.
Amid Pakistan’s diplomatic push for peace in the region, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier today that there was a chance Tehran would accept a deal to end the war as soon as Saturday.
“There is a chance that, whether it’s later today, tomorrow, in a couple days, we may have something to say,” Rubio told reporters in New Delhi, adding he hoped for “good news”.
Iran, on the other hand, said it was focused on finalising a memorandum of understanding through Pakistani-mediated talks with Washington.
Meanwhile, the ISPR said that Field Marshal Munir’s engagements with the Iranian leadership were held in a “positive and constructive environment” and made a meaningful contribution to the mediation process.
“The intensive negotiations over the last 24 hours have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding,” it added.
The ISPR said that the Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan’s “sincere and constructive” role in facilitating dialogue and promoting the peaceful settlement of regional issues.
Upon his arrival in Tehran on Friday, Field Marshal Munir was received by the Iranian interior minister along with senior civil and military officials, it added.
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