Memorial Day 2026 Landing on earliest date for first time in many 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. Ahead of the holidays, Americans want to know if McDonald’s will be open during the holidays.
Will McDonald’s be open on Memorial Day 2026?
According to USA Today, most restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, will remain open on Memorial Day. However, times may vary by location.
You can check specific holiday times on the company’s app or at your nearest location. If you want to find a McDonald’s near you, or check opening hours, you can check The store locator is here.
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.
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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PwC U.S. Consumer Summer Spending Poll It was revealed that 34% of adults plan to travel during Memorial Day and expect to spend an average of $898 over the long weekend. Americans will spend nearly $1,000 over the holiday weekend, but not everyone is willing to open their wallets.
24% of respondents expect to spend less on travel this summer compared to last year. They point to the high cost of daily expenses and focus on saving money and paying off debt.
“This is part of a broader K-shaped economic trend shaping the outlook for summer spending. But cutting back does not mean opting out,” PricewaterhouseCoopers said. “The more common strategies are short trips (45%), spending less on dining out (44%) and traveling closer to home (42%). Only 18% plan to postpone or skip certain trips entirely.”
