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Memorial Day, always celebrated on the last Monday in May, is a federal holiday and "is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women," the website added.

Originally called " Decoration Day," Memorial Day dates back to 1860s and commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Here is how Memorial Day came to be and when it falls in 2024.

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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and commemorates those who died serving the United States. Though the holiday's origins are not exact, it did start after the Civil War.

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Memorial Day is listed as one of the 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.