When is Memorial Day 2026?

Memorial Day 2026 is Monday, May 25. Because the holiday is fixed to the last Monday of May, the long weekend runs Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25 — a federal day of remembrance for U.S. service members who died in service, and the unofficial start of summer in New York.

Can I order ahead or get delivery for the long weekend?

Yes to both. You can order ahead on the live menu at cannabiscowboy.dispensary.shop for pickup, or use prepaid delivery to a growing slice of southern Queens — enter your address at checkout and it will confirm whether you're in range before you pay. Bring a valid 21+ photo ID for either.

How do I get to Cannabis Cowboy without driving on Memorial Day weekend?

Take the J or Z train to 111 St, which is about a three-minute walk to 110-04 Jamaica Avenue, or ride the Q24 or Q56 bus along Jamaica Avenue. Leaving the car home is also the safest call for a holiday weekend — if you plan to consume cannabis, don't drive.

Memorial Day Weekend in Queens, 21+

Q: Is Cannabis Cowboy open on Memorial Day?

Yes. Cannabis Cowboy is open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Memorial Day included, at 110-04 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, NY 11418. It's a licensed New York adult-use dispensary (OCM-RETL-24-000068). Holiday weekends are busier than usual, so ordering ahead or visiting right at open or late in the evening helps you skip the midday rush.

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The short version

Memorial Day 2026 is Monday, May 25, so the long weekend runs Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25 — a federal day of remembrance for fallen U.S. service members and the unofficial start of summer in New York.
Cannabis Cowboy is open every day, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., including Memorial Day itself, at 110-04 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 — a licensed NY adult-use dispensary (OCM-RETL-24-000068).
Beat the holiday rush: order ahead on the live menu for pickup, or use prepaid delivery to a growing slice of southern Queens (address checked at checkout).
Kick off summer responsibly: it's 21+ only, cannabis isn't for public parks or beaches, and if you partake, don't drive — plan a sober ride.

6 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

Memorial Day carries two things at once. First and foremost it's a day of remembrance — a federal holiday honoring the U.S. service members who died in the country's wars, marked with ceremonies, a national moment of silence, and flags at half-staff until noon. And in the same breath, for most of New York, the long weekend is summer's unofficial front door: the first cookout, the first beach day, the first real stretch of warm-weather freedom. This guide is about planning that second part well — the summer-kickoff weekend for adults 21+ around Richmond Hill — without losing sight of the first.

When is Memorial Day weekend 2026?

Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. Because it's fixed to the last Monday of May, it always lands on a Monday, making a three-day weekend that runs Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25. That's the traditional opening of the New York summer season — and, not coincidentally, the weekend the city's beaches start being staffed.

The heart of the day is remembrance, not retail. If you can, fold in a moment for what the holiday actually marks — a local ceremony, the 3 p.m. National Moment of Remembrance, or simply a pause. The summer plans keep.

Is Cannabis Cowboy open on Memorial Day, and will it be busy?

Yes — the shop is open every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Memorial Day included. A holiday long weekend is one of the busier stretches of the season, though, so the smart move is to avoid the midday crush. The quietest windows are usually right at open (10 a.m.) and in the last couple of hours before close, rather than the Saturday-afternoon peak. If you're stocking up for the whole weekend, going early on Saturday spreads it out.

Cannabis Cowboy is a licensed New York adult-use dispensary (OCM-RETL-24-000068) at 110-04 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, on Jamaica Ave between 110th and 111th Street. It serves Ozone Park, South Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Kew Gardens and Jamaica too — everywhere else is near; the store itself is in Richmond Hill.

How do you plan a visit before the long weekend?

Two ways to skip the line entirely:

Order ahead for pickup. Browse the live menu, build your order, and pick it up when it's ready — the fastest path in and out on a busy Saturday. Stock turns over daily, so the menu you see is what's actually on the shelf.
Use prepaid delivery. Cannabis Cowboy runs prepaid delivery across a growing slice of southern Queens. Enter your address at checkout and it'll confirm whether you're in range before you pay — handy if your weekend is anchored to a backyard rather than the subway.

Getting there in person is easy without a car: the J or Z to 111 St is about a three-minute walk, and the Q24 and Q56 buses run along Jamaica Avenue. If you're new to the corridor, the Jamaica Avenue dispensary guide and the "dispensary near me" Queens guide both lay out the lay of the land.

There's a loyalty program if you shop here regularly — ask the team to sign you up on your visit. Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you're 21 or older; you'll need it at the door whether you're picking up or receiving a delivery.

How do you kick off summer responsibly?

A short list keeps a long weekend from going sideways:

Don't drive impaired. This is the big one for a holiday weekend of cookouts and beach trips. If you're going to partake, line up a sober driver, a rideshare, or transit before you start — not after. Impaired driving is impaired driving, cannabis included.
Keep it out of public spaces. Parks, beaches, boardwalks and the street aren't consumption spaces. Treat anything you buy as a before-you-head-out or back-at-home thing, and keep it sealed in transit.
It's 21+, and it's a marathon not a sprint over three days. Pace the weekend; there's no prize for front-loading Saturday.
Buy licensed. A licensed New York shop sells lab-tested products through a regulated supply chain, with the state's taxes already folded into the shelf price — no guesswork, no unlicensed-shop risk.

What is there to do around Queens this weekend?

Memorial Day Saturday is also when New York City Parks begins staffing beach lifeguards for the season, so Rockaway and the other public beaches get their first guarded swim of the year — a fitting way to open summer if the weather cooperates. Closer to home, Forest Park straddling Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and Kew Gardens is at its best in late May: shaded trails, the old-growth oaks, and the bandshell. And the classic move is the simplest one — a backyard, a grill, and no agenda. Whatever the plan, keep the cannabis part for home and the road part sober.

The quick rundown

When: Saturday May 23 – Monday May 25, 2026. Memorial Day is Monday the 25th.
Hours: Cannabis Cowboy is open every day 10 a.m.–10 p.m., holiday included; go early or late to dodge the midday rush.
Skip the line: order ahead for pickup, or use prepaid delivery to southern Queens (address checked at checkout).
Getting there: 110-04 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill — J/Z to 111 St (3-min walk), or the Q24/Q56 bus.
Rules of the road: 21+ with valid ID, no public consumption, and never drive impaired.

That's a Memorial Day weekend planned the easy way — remembrance first, then a smooth summer kickoff. Cannabis Cowboy is a licensed adult-use dispensary on Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill (NY OCM-RETL-24-000068), open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Browse the live menu, or explore more local guides in the Learn hub.