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Memorial Day in New York City
Memorial Day 2009 is May 25, 2009

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When Is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is May 30, but it is observed on the last Monday in May.
  • 2009: Monday, May 25, 2009
  • 2010: Monday, May 31, 2010

What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States.

What You Should You Know About Memorial Day

  • Memorial Day is a U.S. Federal Holiday.
  • Schools, banks and post offices are closed on Memorial Day.
  • Most restaurants, stores and attractions are open on Memorial Day
  • Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open on Memorial Day as part of the special Met Holiday Mondays sponsored by Bloomberg

Memorial Day Events in New York City

  • Fleet Week has a variety of events over the Memorial Day weekend.
  • Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SummerStage in Central Park
  • Memorial Day Parade from 12 to 2 p.m. at Broadway and Dyckman, in Manhattan
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