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Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas is one of the five biggest party weekends of the year — alongside New Year's Eve, 4th of July, Halloween, and Super Bowl. The Strip is packed, pool dayclubs are at maximum capacity, and every headliner has a show booked. Book everything now if you haven't already.
What to Expect
- Hotel prices spike 40–80% above normal weekend rates
- Pool dayclubs sell out weeks in advance — buy tickets now or face scalpers
- Every major nightclub has a special event lineup
- Uber surge pricing kicks in hard after midnight Thursday through Monday
- The Strip is genuinely crowded — even for Vegas
The Best Events
Encore Beach Club, Drai's Beachclub, and Wet Republic all run full three-day events with nationally touring DJs. The pool parties start Thursday and run through Sunday, with Monday being the 'recovery pool' day that's actually excellent value — smaller crowds, same venue.
Book in Advance
Restaurants that are normally walkable will have 2–3 hour waits. Book any dining you care about a week ahead. The same applies to shows — Tix4Tonight kiosks won't have the Memorial Day headline acts.