Memorial Day, which many in the U.S. see as the unofficial “start of summer,” is about a week away. It’s one of three long weekends coming this summer.

More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch,

AAA responded to more than 356,000 roadside emergencies during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, according to the organization.