Sun May 04 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Long Weekend and Multiple Holidays Highlight May 2025

**Washington, D.C.** – May 2025 offers a mix of celebrations and a well-deserved long weekend, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The month features several notable holidays, including May Day, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. However, the highlight for many will be the three-day Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 23rd and culminating with the federal holiday on Monday, May 26th.

Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, is a bank holiday, meaning many businesses, including the United States Postal Service, schools, and most major banks, will be closed. This marks one of 12 federal holidays in 2025, spread across 11 days. The next federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, falls on Thursday, June 19th.

While the article mentions other holidays and unique observances throughout May, the Memorial Day long weekend is the key focus for many Americans.

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