Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

On Monday, May 26, the United States will celebrate the national holiday Memorial Day so shoppers want to know where they can go.

Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, which looked to provide more consistent three-day weekends for federal employees.

The site reads, "The American flag is flown at half-staff on Memorial Day until noon as a visible sign of mournin

Weather and flood threats increase into holiday weekend. Any pause in storminess after the week-long barrage that ended Wednesday is short-lived, as severe weather and flood threats increase into Memorial Day weekend across a big chunk of the south-central United States.

Here are some Memorial Day ceremonies and other related activities people can enjoy this weekend throughout Los Angeles County.

Here's where to find Memorial Day parades across Connecticut this weekend. The Danbury Drum Corps march in the Danbury Memorial Day Parade on Main Street on May 27, 2024. Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. The Danbury Memorial Day parade will kick off at Rose Street and Main Street before traveling to Rogers Park.

Several spots in Texas are offering Memorial Day food deals beginning this weekend. Veterans and military members can also enjoy some freebies.

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day to signify a period of mourning. After noon, the flag should be raised to full-staff until sunset.

Many organizations across the state will honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. Check out this list to find events happening near you.