Memorial Day
Follow the latest Memorial Day news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
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By The Numbers: Memorial Day box office disappoints

A look at the numbers behind the worst Memorial Day weekend for movies in nearly 30 years.
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VIDEO: By The Numbers: Memorial Day box office disappoints
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America strong: Honoring WWII veterans on Memorial Day

Tyler Boland, 20, sits down with World War II veterans at a Memorial Day parade to honor their service -- and keep their legacy alive.
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VIDEO: America strong: Honoring WWII veterans on Memorial Day
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Biden delivers Memorial Day address

President Joe Biden delivered a Memorial Day address from Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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VIDEO: Biden delivers Memorial Day address
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Last-minute Memorial Day sales on appliances, clothes and more

ABC News’ Becky Worley scouted out the best deals on major appliances, summer clothes and more discounts from retailers including Amazon, Home Depot, Adidas and Brooklinen.
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VIDEO: Last-minute Memorial Day sales on appliances, clothes and more
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Retailers hope for good business this holiday weekend

Americans embrace “Buy now, pay later” services as they hope to score bargains with Memorial Day sales.
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VIDEO: Retailers hope for good business this holiday weekend
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Millions of Americans travel during holiday weekend

Severe weather is affecting many parts of the U.S. as millions take to the road and skies to reach their Memorial Day travel destinations.
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VIDEO: Millions of Americans travel during holiday weekend
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Trying out some DIY projects for Memorial Day weekend

ABC News’ Will Ganss is here with “Will It or Won’t It,” testing out some DIY holiday décor and tasty treats making waves on social media.
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VIDEO: Trying out some DIY projects for Memorial Day weekend
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Last minute hassle-free travel for Memorial Day

Travel expert Dayvee Sutton shares some tips for a last minute getaway to take advantage of the long weekend.
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VIDEO: Last minute hassle-free travel for Memorial Day
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Biggest sales for Memorial Day

ABC News’ Business Correspondent Alexis Christoforous rounded up all the biggest and best sales to grab during the Memorial Day weekend.
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VIDEO: Biggest sales for Memorial Day
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Travel and gas prices this Memorial Day weekend

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to travel by car this Memorial Day weekend.
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VIDEO: Travel and gas prices this Memorial Day weekend
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Record Memorial Day weekend travel

The TSA expects to screen 18 million travelers from Friday into next Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Record Memorial Day weekend travel
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'The Right Stuff' highlights early Memorial Day sales

Lori Bergamotto is here with the best deals for Memorial Day on family swimwear, mattresses, outdoor furniture and more.
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VIDEO: 'The Right Stuff' highlights early Memorial Day sales
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Memorial Day weekend weather: Tornadoes, record temps in forecast

It's been a very active week for severe weather, with almost 80 reported tornadoes since Sunday -- and more are in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend.
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Local residents hug in front of their tornado damaged home, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Greenfield, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Best times to drive over Memorial Day weekend

Holiday travelers will want to avoid driving between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, instead aiming for early morning or late evening drives, according to Inrix.
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VIDEO: Best times to drive over Memorial Day weekend
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Severe weather impacts Memorial Day travel rush

Nearly 44 million Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend.
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VIDEO: Severe weather impacts Memorial Day travel rush
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Memorial Day weekend travel: What to know before heading to the airport

A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the road and take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend.
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A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the road and take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend.
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Nearly 44 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day

Clint Henderson, managing editor for The Points Guy, joins the show.
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VIDEO: Nearly 44 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day
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What you need to know about Memorial Day weekend travel

ABC News correspondent Trevor Ault shares what you need to know about travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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VIDEO: What you need to know about Memorial Day weekend travel
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Millions hit the roads ahead of Memorial Day

With more 38.4 million expected to travel by car through Memorial Day, ABC News’ Morgan Norwood shares the best and worst times to drive during the long holiday weekend.
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VIDEO: Amtrak and NJ Transit face delays amid downed power lines
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Busy start to Memorial Day travel rush

The FAA is expecting more than 53,000 planes in the sky on Thursday alone, which they believe will likely be the start to the busiest summer on record.
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VIDEO: Busy start to Memorial Day travel rush
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Make a hot dog flag platter for your Memorial Day party

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a patriotic hot dog platter.
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A patriotic-themed hot dog platter.
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Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly and drive

AAA data predicts 3.51 million people will take to the skies for the holiday.
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AAA data predicts 3.51 million people will take to the skies for the holiday.
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What to expect on the roads ahead of record-breaking Memorial Day travel rush

About 38.5 million people are expected to travel by car, according to AAA.
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VIDEO: What to expect on the roads ahead of record-breaking Memorial Day travel rush
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Airports prepare for Memorial Day travel rush

ABC News’ Gio Benitez shares how some of the busiest airports in the country are gearing up for the influx of Americans traveling over the long holiday weekend.
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VIDEO: Airports prepare for Memorial Day travel rush
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Robert Irvine cooks up a delicious Memorial Day feast

Chef, author and restaurateur Robert Irvine shares his swordfish kabobs with cauliflower curry as we head into Memorial Day weekend.
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Robert Irvine cooks up a delicious Memorial Day feast
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Air travel increases ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The TSA just experienced some of its busiest days in history and the recent travel numbers are only expected to get higher as the holiday weekend gets closer.
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Memorial Day weekend expected to shatter travel records

More than 100,000 flights are expected across the country next Thursday and Friday, heading into the holiday weekend as the kickoff for summer travel season begins.
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VIDEO: Memorial Day weekend expected to shatter travel records
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Early travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend

AAA is expecting there to be 43.8 million travelers over the long holiday weekend, which is very close to the 2005 record of 44 million.
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VIDEO: Early travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend
1 year ago

Memorial Day tribute

Honoring the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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VIDEO:  Memorial Day tribute
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Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Biden: "As a nation we have many obligations, but I believe we have only one truly sacred obligation. Prepare those we send into harm's way and care for them and their families..."
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VIDEO: Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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America pays tribute to its fallen heroes

On this Memorial Day holiday we visit cemeteries across the country to recognize those that sacrificed their lives.
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VIDEO: America pays tribute to its fallen heroes
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Memorial Day forecast: Wet weather washing out some holiday plans

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the weather from coast-to-coast as millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day weather forecast

What to expect if you're hitting the roads or the beach.
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VIDEO: Memorial Day weather forecast
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Millions of Americans to take the skies for Memorial Day

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on the busiest travel weekend in years.
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VIDEO: Millions of Americans to take the skies for Memorial Day
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Memorial Day weather threats

As millions of Americans are flying and hitting the roads in numbers not seen since before the pandemic, weather threatens to wash out holiday plans from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic.
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VIDEO: Memorial Day weather threats
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Americans across the country honor fallen heroes

Service members placed flags in front of more than 270,000 headstones at Arlington National ceremony while in Boston volunteers arranged more than 37,000 flags at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
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VIDEO: Americans across the country honor fallen heroes
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Record-breaking holiday travel

Americans are hitting the roads, rails, and skies in numbers not seen since before the pandemic during the Memorial Day weekend.
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VIDEO: Record-breaking holiday travel
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Millions travel during Memorial Day exodus

Air travel is above pre-pandemic levels as 27 million are expected to take the roads over the holiday weekend.
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VIDEO: Millions travel during Memorial Day exodus
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By the Numbers: Memorial Day travel

A look at the numbers behind Memorial Day travel as its forecasted to be one of the busiest travel weekends since 2019.
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VIDEO: By the Numbers: Memorial Day travel
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Memorial Day holiday rush

Airlines are promising to avoid a repeat of last year’s major delays. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
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VIDEO:  Memorial Day holiday rush
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Rip current warning as families head to beaches for Memorial Day weekend

A mom is speaking out about a terrifying close call for her three kids and family who were swept out to sea.
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VIDEO: Rip current warning as families head to beaches for Memorial Day weekend
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Influx of travelers take to the skies for Memorial Day

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the airports across the U.S. preparing for nearly 3.4 million people traveling via the skies this holiday weekend.
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VIDEO: Influx of travelers take to the skies for Memorial Day
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Memorial Day weekend weather forecast

ABC News meteorologist Sam Champion shares the holiday weekend forecast across the U.S.
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VIDEO: Memorial Day weekened weather forecast
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Busy day on the roads for Memorial Day travel

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on the latest traffic conditions and expectations for road travel in the U.S. on Memorial Day.
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VIDEO: Busy day on the roads for Memorial Day travel
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What to expect on the road for the holiday weekend

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on traffic expectations and latest Memorial Day road travel.
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VIDEO: What to expect on the road for the holiday weekend
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What to expect at airports for Memorial Day travel

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the latest airline data, including busiest travel times.
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VIDEO: What to expect at airports for Memorial Day travel
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AAA predicts one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends since 2000

The numbers of air and road travelers are expected to be significantly higher than last year.
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VIDEO: AAA predicts one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends since 2000
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Upcoming travel crush and safety concerns for Memorial Day

Airports across the country are bracing for a crush of passengers for Memorial Day weekend. One of the busiest hubs is now asking for extra security to deal with unruly passengers.
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VIDEO: Upcoming travel crush and safety concerns for Memorial Day
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Airlines prepping for busiest Memorial Day weekend since before pandemic

Some U.S. carriers expect to carry over 2 million passengers over the holiday.
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In an undated stock photo, a plane is shown flying in a blue sky.
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Memorial Day sales to shop early this year

ABC News’ Becky Worley weighs in on everything to buy now when it comes to holiday weekend sales.
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VIDEO: Memorial Day sales to shop early this year