He Memorial Daybetter known as Memorial Dayis celebrated on the last Monday of May each year and is one of 11 federal holidays in which there are celebrations in every corner
of the United States. And as a national holiday, many public and educational services are closed, so here we tell you how this day will work in California.
Originally, Memorial Day only honored those who died in the Civil War, but after World War I this changed and since then the day has been remembered for all those who have died serving the United States in combat. In 1971, Congress declared the last Monday in May a federal holiday. This year the celebration It’s today May 27th.
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- Banks: Most bank branches in California will be closed on Memorial Day, as will the stock market, as it is a bank holiday in the Federal Reserve system. Banking transactions and ATMs continue to operate normally.
- Post mail: The national postal service will not operate, so shipments will not be made throughout the day and UPS offices will be closed. In the case of FedEx, it will work only under the custom critical delivery service.
- Schools and Government Agencies: Non-essential government offices, such as libraries, courthouses and city hall, will be closed throughout the day. Federal and state courts and elementary and secondary schools will also be closed.
- Supermarkets: All stores and restaurants will be open in the state, including retailers such as Walmart, Target and Kmart, with the exception of Costco, which will be closed.
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How is Memorial Day celebrated?
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, is the protagonist of one of the most important traditions for Memorial Day. In this place, the president of the United States or the vice president of the United States gives a speech to honor the memory of those who died in combat. The United States flag is also placed at half-mast, from dawn to noon.
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In 2000, Congress passed the National Remembrance Act to encourage Americans to observe a minute of silence at 3:00 pm this day in memory of those who fell in service to the nation.
