Memorial day 2025: Recession fear is no more among Americans as over 45 million people are making this bold move

Memorial day 2025 is here and it is scheduled on May 26. Whether it's a road trip to a nearby lake or jumping on a plane to explore a big city, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the US travel industry.

Over 45 million people - 1.4 million more than last year - will venture at least 50 miles from their homes between Thursday and next Monday, with the vast majority going by car, auto club organisation AAA predicts. The holiday's previous domestic travel record was set 20 years ago.

American Automobile Association (AAA) spokesperson Aixa Diaz said the analysts who prepared the forecast weren't sure when they started their research if concerns about the economy would cause fewer US residents to plan getaways for the unofficial start of summer, but it doesn't seem to be the case.


AAA's fuel tracker shows motorists can expect to pay less for gasoline this year; the US average price on Sunday was USD 3.18 for a gallon of regular gas compared to USD 3.60 a year ago. Renting a vehicle and staying in a hotel also may cost less, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index.

Transportation-data firm INRIX anticipates the worst holiday traffic will be in the afternoons and evenings. It said drivers hitting the road on Thursday should leave before 12 p.m., and those planning Friday departures should leave before 11 a.m.

On Memorial Day itself, the firm predicts the most congested time on roads will be 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

FAQs

Q1. When is Memorial day 2025?
A1. Memorial day 2025 is on May 26.

Q2. What is full form of AAA?
A2. The full form of AAA is American Automobile Association.