Memorial Day 2026 holiday closings

By Marlene Seeklander

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The Department of Education is among the federal offices closed in observance of the Memorial Day federal holiday on Monday, May 25.

The May 20 Electronic Announcement states that the Federal Student Aid (FSA) processors and contact centers will be closed on May 25. All FSA websites will be operational on the holiday.

The FAFSA Processing System (FPS) will accept data on Monday, May 25, but will not process data or send Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) until Tuesday, May 26.

The COD System will accept and process data and send back responses/acknowledgements on Monday, May 25. Schools will not, however, be able to receive any federal funds on May 25. Any requests for changes in funding levels and for funds will not be processed until Tuesday, May 26.

Mapping Your Future offices will also be closed on Monday, May 25, but the website will still be available. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

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