ANDMemorial Day is commemorated every May 27 in the United States. for this reason, many shops remain closed, so know what your available options are if you need to go shopping or do activities in Florida and other states.
Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States which is celebrated on the last Monday of May and is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women of the US military who have died in service to the country. For this reason and as occurs on many other holidays on the national calendar, certain businesses remain closed.
In accordance with Telemundo, most retail chain stores will remain open, such is the case of Target and Walmart. However, the chain Costco will not work that day. Other businesses that will operate during Memorial Day are Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Mariano’s, Aldi and Jewel Osco.
The CVS pharmacies will remain open, but may have special hours. According to the aforementioned media, banks, libraries and post offices in the United States will be closed during Memorial Day.
Originally Memorial Day was dedicated to those who died in the Civil War.
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What is Memorial Day in the United States
According to the United States government, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May and is intended to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
In its beginnings, Memorial Day was dedicated solely to those who died in the Civil War. However, after the First World War, the date was changed and since then all the people who have lost their lives serving their country in combat have been remembered. It was in the year 1971 when Congress decreed on the last Monday of May as a federal holiday.
During the Memorial Day, a large number of people visit cemeteries and military monuments to lay flowers, flags and other decorations on the graves of fallen soldiers, who were their loved ones in life. In various cities and towns throughout the country parades are also held which usually include the participation of veterans, active military and community organizations.
