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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Much will change before Memorial Day when the NCAA Tournament field is officially announced.
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Teddy Cahill, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
When: May 25-26; times vary each day The Whitewater Center is hosting a two-day festival this Memorial Day weekend, featuring live music, yoga, trail races and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Amazon’s slate begins with a Memorial Day Weekend race in Charlotte and includes NASCAR’s trip to Mexico City for the first international points race since 1958.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The promotion code can only be used on round-trip bookings, and has several blackout dates, including the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday weekends.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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Teddy Cahill, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
When: May 25-26; times vary each day The Whitewater Center is hosting a two-day festival this Memorial Day weekend, featuring live music, yoga, trail races and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
Amazon’s slate begins with a Memorial Day Weekend race in Charlotte and includes NASCAR’s trip to Mexico City for the first international points race since 1958.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The promotion code can only be used on round-trip bookings, and has several blackout dates, including the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday weekends.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Memorial Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memorial%20Day. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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