Moving Over Memorial Day Weekend: Expert Tips from Your Jersey Shore Movers
Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer on the Jersey Shore—it also kicks off peak moving season. Roughly 45 % of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, and nearly half of those occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day. With so many families packing up at once, planning ahead is critical.
Why Holiday Weekends Are So Popular for Moving
- School schedules & leases: Families want to settle in before summer programs begin, and many leases roll over June 1.
- Extra day off: A built-in three-day weekend reduces vacation-day usage.
- Favorable weather: Late-May temps are ideal for lifting boxes.
But popularity has its drawbacks:
| Peak-Weekend Challenge | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Road congestion | AAA expects 39.4 million cars on U.S. roads this Memorial Day weekend.AAA Newsroom |
| Limited mover availability | 75 % of moves happen between April–September, shrinking the supply of trucks and crews.MoveAdvisor |
| Higher rates | High demand drives up truck rentals, labor costs, and even fuel. |
9 Pro Tips for a Smooth Memorial Day Move
- Book your mover 4–6 weeks early. Jersey Shore Moving & Storage’s calendar fills fast in May. Secure your date now.
- Aim for Friday morning pick-up. Be out before weekend beach traffic clogs Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway.
- Reserve parking permits. Shore towns often restrict holiday curb space; apply with your borough hall ahead of time.
- Pack a “Shore Weekend” essentials tote. Sunscreen, snacks, phone chargers, and a flag for Memorial Day ceremonies stay with you.
- Beat the heat with early starts. Crews arriving at 7 a.m. avoid afternoon humidity spikes.
- Label boxes by room and priority. Use color stickers—red for day-one items, blue for storage—to speed unload.
- Keep perishables on ice. Even a quick coastal move can spoil food in a steamy truck.
- Donate leftover pantry items. Hand-sealed, non-perishables to our team, and we’ll deliver them to local food banks via our Move For Hunger partnership.
- Have a Plan B date. Thunderstorms are common; flexible customers get first dibs on backup slots.
Honoring the Spirit of Memorial Day
While movers handle the heavy lifting, take time to visit a nearby veterans’ memorial or volunteer at a local service. It’s a meaningful way to remember why the holiday exists.
How Jersey Shore Moving & Storage Can Help
| Need | Our Solution |
|---|---|
| Packing supplies | Order boxes, tape, and cushioning straight from our Packing Supplies store. |
| Secure storage | In-between homes? Our climate-controlled storage facility in Farmingdale keeps belongings safe. |
| Full-service crews | Licensed, bonded movers tackle everything from packing to furniture assembly—perfect for holiday timelines. |
| Free estimates | Lock in your Memorial Day date today through our Request an Estimate form or call 732-295-9988. |
Fast Facts to Share
- 12.1 % of Americans changed residences in 2023—that’s ~40 million people. Census.gov
- Nearly half of all moves occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- 222,300 moves were completed by one national mover in 2024; 37 % fell between May–August
Final Holiday-Weekend Moving Checklist
- ☐ Confirm elevator and loading-dock reservations
- ☐ Arrange pet or child care for move-out morning
- ☐ Fill prescriptions in advance—pharmacies may close early
- ☐ Pack a cooler with water and grab-and-go meals
- ☐ Lower thermostat in old home to protect items while loading
- ☐ Do one last sweep for flags or decorations before driving off
Ready to Roll?
Avoid the holiday hassle—schedule your Memorial Day move with Jersey Shore Moving & Storage today and celebrate the weekend in your new home worry-free.
Sources: AAA Memorial Day 2025 forecast, U.S. Census American Community Survey, U-Haul Moving Insider, All My Sons Moving statistics, WeMove.ai peak-season report.