Memorial Day 2026 arrives on the earliest possible date for the first time in years. It gives people a three-day weekend before the calendar turns to June. This year Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25th.
Unlike many major holidays, most businesses and restaurants remain open on Memorial Day.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, commemorates the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day is an official federal holiday in the United States
Which places are open and closed on Memorial Day?
Businesses and services that will cease operations on Memorial Day 2024 include banks, libraries and other government entities, as well as the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx and Amazon. Costco and Raising Cane’s will also remain closed.
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According to KRON 4, the following retailers have confirmed they will be open during Memorial Day. However, some locations may have limited hours.
Services therein, such as pharmacies, may be closed. You can call ahead or check online for your location’s hours before planning your visit.
Retailers that will be open on Memorial Day:
- Ace Hardware
- Aldi
- best buy
- Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops
- CVS
- dick’s sporting goods
- Dollar General
- dollar tree
- kroger family store
- family dollar
- hobby lobby
- home depot
- Household items
- Letter from home
- ikea
- JCPenney
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- macy’s department store
- Marshalls
- Petko
- Pet intelligence
- public places
- Rey
- Sam’s Club
- serra
- Target
- trader joe’s
- TJ Max
- walgreens
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods Market
Most chain restaurants will be open on Memorial Day except Raising Cane’s. Gas stations and convenience stores generally remain open.
The next major holiday in the United States that may affect store and restaurant opening hours is July 4th.
