Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day

Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day

In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather. Certainly not ideal for … Read more

Flags always fly at half-staff nationwide on Memorial Day — how to properly honor US Armed Forces

Flags always fly at half-staff nationwide on Memorial Day — how to properly honor US Armed Forces

The star-spangled banner does yet wave. But as a time-honored tradition, flags have again been ordered to fly at half-staff nationwide for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The annual, solemn observance honors US Armed Forces service members who have died while serving the country and is practiced across every state, from Hawaii to Texas, … Read more

Two giant Southern California water parks reveal opening dates — with endless lazy river and state’s only hydromagnetic coaster

Two giant Southern California water parks reveal opening dates — with endless lazy river and state’s only hydromagnetic coaster

Southern Californians ready to swap traffic jams for splash zones this Memorial Day weekend are in luck — as some of the region’s biggest water parks are officially kicking off summer with towering slides, giant wave pools and adrenaline-pumping rides. Among the biggest draws is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, which reopens Saturday for the 2026 … Read more

45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

45M expected to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend — avoid traffic if you leave by key times

Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more

Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

Across the country, United States flags were lowered to half-staff in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day of observance honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. As part of the nation’s Police Week, flags at half-staff are meant to remember fallen officers and the families they left behind, according … Read more

What’s open on Memorial Day 2025? Stores, banks, travel

What’s open on Memorial Day 2025? Stores, banks, travel

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May. Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year. People visit … Read more

Grill, interrupted: These classic food safety mistakes could spoil your holiday weekend

Grill, interrupted: These classic food safety mistakes could spoil your holiday weekend

Memorial Day is almost here — and that means it’s time to grill, chill and fill your plate. But while you’re flipping burgers and cracking cold ones, don’t forget: food poisoning loves a good outdoor party, too.  One wrong move, and your three-day weekend with friends and family can turn into a long, lonely date … Read more

Book affordable last-minute Memorial Day travel at this exact date and time, experts reveal

Book affordable last-minute Memorial Day travel at this exact date and time, experts reveal

Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it’s set to break a holiday travel record, it’s not too late to book an affordable trip. Ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they’ve got it down to the exact hour. … Read more

Memorial Day weekend travel could set a new record and holiday flyers may want to plan ahead —what to expect

Memorial Day weekend travel could set a new record and holiday flyers may want to plan ahead —what to expect

Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off the start of summer travel. From Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, domestic travel is expected to see an increase of 1.4 … Read more

Flying this Memorial Day weekend? You should be prepared to face these travel hurdles

Flying this Memorial Day weekend? You should be prepared to face these travel hurdles

Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off the summer, is set to break a new travel record this year. A massive 45.1 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend, AAA announced. Of the millions of Americans traveling, AAA predicts 3.61 million will be flying to their destinations. … Read more

Tom Brady ‘gets summer started’ with his kids in new Memorial Day video

Tom Brady ‘gets summer started’ with his kids in new Memorial Day video

The summer has officially started for Tom Brady. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the legendary NFL quarterback posted a video of himself enjoying the holiday weekend with his kids, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, as they did water sports and took in the sunshine. “You guys okay if we get summer started? Hope everyone is … Read more

This Memorial Day, watch ‘The Blue Angels’ for free on Prime Video

This Memorial Day, watch ‘The Blue Angels’ for free on Prime Video

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Those ditching the city for Long Island’s beaches this Memorial Day weekend will be in for a treat: the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is celebrating its 20th anniversary with none other than the Navy’s elite … Read more

Memorial Day holiday travel may near record with 44M hitting the road: AAA

Memorial Day holiday travel may near record with 44M hitting the road: AAA

The American Automobile Association is anticipating a record-tying nearly 44 million travelers — a vast majority hitting the road for at least 50 miles — on the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. “We haven’t seen Memorial Day Weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel, said of … Read more

Amusement park mayhem: 4 times outdoor fun descended into horrifying chaos

Amusement park mayhem: 4 times outdoor fun descended into horrifying chaos

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, meaning that more families will be heading back to amusement parks. In 2021 alone, 1,281 people were involved in injuries related to amusement park rides, according to the National Safety Council. Here’s a look at some recent amusement park incidents: Orlando FreeFall – March 24, 2022: Fourteen-year-old Tyre … Read more

Memorial Day barbecues under fire as food prices continue to soar

Memorial Day barbecues under fire as food prices continue to soar

There’s nothing new under the bun. Fixings for the traditional summer barbecue will once again put a strain on wallets as inflation-weary Americans fire up the grill this Memorial Day. Consumers can expect to pay an average of nearly 9% more than they did last year for a family-sized selection of barbecue essentials, including eight-count … Read more

Air traffic out of control: Staffing shortage could ruin Memorial Day travel

Air traffic out of control: Staffing shortage could ruin Memorial Day travel

Traveling this long weekend? Get ready to hurry up and wait. AAA expects Memorial Day weekend will be the third busiest for travel overall since the agency started tracking that metric in 2000 — with the company’s senior vice-president of travel predicting this summer will be “one for the record books, especially at airports.” But a … Read more

We found cheap Adjacent Music Festival tickets. How much are they?

We found cheap Adjacent Music Festival tickets. How much are they?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. Along with the food and fun associated with the holiday, the inaugural Adjacent Music Festival is coming to Atlantic City’s Atlantic City … Read more

Vietnam POWs to be honored 50 years after Nixon celebrated them with historic banquet

Vietnam POWs to be honored 50 years after Nixon celebrated them with historic banquet

It was — and still is — the biggest banquet in White House history.  In a tent on the South Lawn on May 24 in 1973, 1,600 people gathered to honor 591 prisoners of war who had finally been released from Vietnam. On Wednesday dozens of the survivors of the 591 will be honored again … Read more

42M Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend: AAA

42M Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend: AAA

Whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, a staggering 42 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer travel season, according to the American Automobile Association.  AAA expects 2.7 million more people to get out of dodge for the upcoming holiday weekend than … Read more