Businesses, offices close Monday, Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually in the U.S. the last Monday in May.

It began as Decoration Day after the U.S. Civil War to commemorate fallen Union soldiers.

In observance of Memorial Day Monday, offices and businesses will be closed.

Fairfield city, Jefferson County and federal government offices will be closed.

Mail will not be delivered Monday. The Fairfield Public Library and Roosevelt Community Recreation Center will be closed.

Area banks, senior meal sites and schools will be closed.

Waste Management will not collect on Monday. The collection schedule will be a day later all week.

The Ledger will not be published Monday.

Call ahead to check if other offices and business will be open.