Memorial Day in New York City: Official Holiday

Yes. Memorial Day is one of 11 official public holidays observed by the City of New York (per NYC Administrative Code §3-401).

• Date: Last Monday in May (Federal uniform since 1971).
• Observance: City government offices, courts, public schools, libraries closed. Alternate-side parking suspended.
• Ceremonies: Wreath-laying at Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument (Riverside Park), Intrepid Museum ceremony, Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade (Bay Ridge), Queens Village Parade, Staten Island ceremonies.
• Fleet Week: Often coincides; Navy/Coast Guard ships dock; public tours.

Private employers are not required to close, but most financial/corporate offices do.