Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?

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Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
By Ryan White
Thursday, May 26
American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington.
American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington. The oldest national cemetery in the country, the site marks the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those that fought in the Civil War. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 30, is a federal holiday and most government workers have the day off, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

The holiday always falls on the last Monday of May and is a day of remembrance for those who died in the service of the United States. By tradition, citizens are encouraged to pause for a moment of silent reflection at 3 p.m. on the day.

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