May 21, 2026 Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country, will be observed on Monday, May 25. The first national commemoration took place in 1868 after Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union soldiers … Read more
May 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and … Read more
Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, is Monday, May 26.
May 23, 2024 Memorial Day, a time to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, will be observed on Monday, May 27. The first national commemoration was held in 1868, after Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union soldiers … Read more
May 21, 2024 Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, is Monday, May 27. Facilities that are open on the holiday must fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. The U.S. flag must be flown at half-staff from sunrise — or the hour when … Read more
May 25, 2023 Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, is Monday, May 29. Facilities that are open on the holiday must fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. The U.S. flag must be flown at half-staff from sunrise — or the hour when … Read more
May 1, 2023 May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. military. Observances during the month including Loyalty Day (May 1); Victory in Europe Day, also known as VE Day (May 8); Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 12); Children of Fallen Patriots Day (May … Read more
May 10, 2022 The Postal Service wants employees to know about special flag requirements for this month’s holidays: • Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is Sunday, May 15. Postal Service facilities that are open this day are required to fly the U.S. flag … Read more