Early Closure for Memorial Day 2025

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma will close at 3:00 p.m. today in Honor of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, observed on May 26, 2025, is a solemn national holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their duties. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and national unity. According to History.com, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and originated in the years following the Civil War, becoming a federal holiday in 1971.

Memorial Day 2025 will be observed on the last Monday of May, and is a federal holiday, meaning businesses and schools will be closed. Many Americans visit cemeteries and memorials to pay their respects, and there are often parades throughout the country. It is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States.