Memorial Day is set to be observed Monday, May 26. Here's what you need to know about the holiday dating back to the end of the Civil War.

In 1971, Congress officially established Memorial Day as a federal holiday, moving its observance to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend. Today, Americans honor the day with parades, ceremonies, and moments of remembrance.

Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, which are regular store hours. The only holidays when Walmart closes are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. However, if you need to run some last-minute errands at Walmart, you find your local store here.

Whether it’s a short road trip to a nearby lake or beach or jumping on a plane to explore a big city, Americans are gearing up to travel over the long Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer kicks off with economic worries rattling the U.

Shop the best Memorial Day patio furniture sales before the holiday deals expire. Get discounts on top brands like Wayfair, West Elm and Frontgate.

Before heading to the gym on Memorial Day, here's everything you need to know about Planet Fitness on the holiday

An unusual May nor’easter is pulling away from New England after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures.

Here is what to expect when traveling throughout Arizona on Memorial Day weekend, including traffic issues, event coverage and weather updates.