Fans tuning in on Monday, May 25, were met with an unexpected pause. The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates both skipped new episodes. For loyal daytime viewers wondering what prompted the sudden schedule change, here’s what happened:
Why was there no Young & Restless and Beyond the Gates episode on Monday?
With Memorial Day falling on Monday, May 25, many soap operas adjusted their lineups for the holiday. So, here’s the full holiday schedule for The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates fans to stay on top of the drama (via soapoperadigest.com):
Beyond the Gates
The residents of Fairmont Crest took the holiday off while CBS aired an encore episode of BTG. The special, which originally aired on January 19, 2026, brings together cast members Tamara Tunie (Anita), Clifton Davis (Vernon), Karla Mosley (Dani), and Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) to reflect on storylines from the past year. Viewers got a behind-the-scenes look at the drama, romance, secrets, and schemes that shaped the show’s first season.
The Young and The Restless
Genoa City also took Monday off while CBS broadcast an encore Y&R episode originally shown on July 3, 2019. In the episode, Victor (Eric Braeden) makes a dangerous choice as Victoria (Amelia Heinle) plots against Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). Meanwhile, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) faces an unwelcome blast from her past, and sparks fly between Devon (Bryton James) and Elena (Brytni Sarpy).
New episodes return on Tuesday, May 26. All storylines will continue from where they left off on Friday.
On the Friday, May 22 episode of The Young and the Restless, Nikki stood her ground while Claire and Holden’s trip took an unexpected turn. Jack made a costly misstep with lasting fallout.
On Beyond the Gates, a tragic warehouse shootout left Derek dead, saving Jacob during a sting on Ren’s operation. Vanessa faced Donnell’s hard questions as the Duprees scrambled, and Doug’s sudden return stunned viewers.
Viewers can enjoy The Young and the Restless and Beyond the Gates at their usual times once regular programming resumes.

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