On Memorial Day 2025, many retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants will be open, while government offices, banks, and post offices will be closed. Here is a summary of what is open and closed: Open on Memorial Day:
- Retailers: Best Buy, CVS, Dollar General, Home Depot, HomeGoods, IKEA, Marshalls, Michaels, Target, TJ Maxx, Petco, Sierra, Walmart, Walgreens (with most pharmacies closed)
- Grocery Stores: ALDI (limited hours), Dillons, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Ralphs, Smith's, Stop & Shop (pharmacies closed), Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Whole Foods Market
- Restaurants and Fast Food Chains: Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Domino's, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, KFC, Sonic, Starbucks, Taco Bell
Closed on Memorial Day:
- Costco (all locations)
- United States Postal Service (post offices closed, no mail delivery)
- Banks and government offices (including courthouses, DMV, libraries, public schools)
- Most UPS pickup and delivery services; FedEx with limited services
Many stores will observe regular or modified hours, so it is advised to check local store hours before visiting. The stock market and Federal Reserve Bank are also closed on Memorial Day. This means you will have plenty of options for shopping and dining on Memorial Day, but essential government functions and banking will not be operational that day. If you plan to shop or dine out, stores like Walmart and Target, as well as many grocery stores and fast food chains, will be available to serve you.
