Memorial Day is often celebrated as one of the biggest festivals in the US! It is a national holiday and it is best known for being a day when shoppers tend to get the best deals and discounts across all major retail stores. Memorial Day 2019 is a great day for shoppers as well as sellers.
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Have you ever wondered why this day is celebrated? Let us take a closer look at the importance of this day and why it is a shopper’s delight.
Why is Memorial Day 2019 Celebrated? Why Are Deals Offered on This Day?
Memorial Day, originally celebrated to honor the armed forces of the US. It is celebrated in honour of those who died protecting the country. Over the years, however, it has become a commercial holiday where shoppers are given greater importance.
It won’t be wrong to say that over the years, this celebration has become largely commercial and is more about consumerism than anything else! This has become a specialty holiday where consumers tend to shop a lot.
Memorial Day Start Time and Deals
Memorial Day 2019 will be observed on the 27th of May, 2019. This is because this day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May. What makes this even more special is that it gives people three days to celebrate as they get Saturday, Sunday and Monday off.
While the memorial day is observed on the last Sunday of May, celebrations usually begin a week in advance, which is when all the sales take place. These sales and discounts usually last until a week after the day.
