• World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair
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    World Redhead Day 2026: Fun facts about red hair

    May 26, 2026 - By 

    One of the two unofficial holidays for redheads is May 26. From “extinction” rumors to pain tolerance, here’s some fun facts about those in your life with red hair. WASHINGTON — For everyone with red hair, get ready to celebrate as World Redhead Day is Tuesday, May 26. While National Love Your Red Hair Day is every November, redheads also get another unofficial holiday each May. It’s not clear where this holiday got its start, but it’s become a key part of the calendar for unofficial holidays. This year, Wendy’s is even trying to jump on the trend by hosting…

  • Seattle cemetery hosts 99th Memorial Day ceremony
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    Seattle cemetery hosts 99th Memorial Day ceremony

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    Some 200 people helped display 6,000 American flags on veterans’ headstones. SEATTLE — With stacks of American flags in hand, hundreds of volunteers gathered at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery to mark approximately 6,000 veteran headstones in observance of Memorial Day. “When you hear people complain about just little things like the neighbor doesn’t put the garbage cans away or my latte isn’t hot, remember that some of these people are out in the trenches,” said Karen Hogel, an attendee. “All of that is nothing compared to the sacrifice these people give.” This story continues below. …

  • Are banks, post offices open on Memorial Day? What's open, closed for the federal holiday.
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    Are banks, post offices open on Memorial Day? What’s open, closed for the federal holiday.

    May 25, 2026 - By 

    While some businesses scale back their hours or close entirely for the federal holiday, a number of major chains will keep their doors open. WASHINGTON — Monday marks Memorial Dayhonoring fallen service members in the U.S. The federal holiday honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. While it is a somber day for many who have lost loved ones, communities often mark the day with ceremonies or parades and it is considered the “unofficial start to summer.” In observance of the holiday, schools, banks, government offices and other services nationwide will close. While many stores…

  • National Park Service waives entrance fees for Memorial Day
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    National Park Service waives entrance fees for Memorial Day

    May 24, 2026 - By 

    The fee-free entrance day is one of eight that the National Park Service has planned this year. WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees Monday to commemorate Memorial Day. Parks across the U.S. are hosting services and ceremonies to honor and remember U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. A list of those events is available on the National Park Service website. In addition to managing natural recreation sites, the National Park Service also preserves dozens of historical sites, such as battlefields, and includes monuments and memorials. Additionally, the agency oversees 14 national cemeteries that serve…