Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States military, will soon have many celebrating a long three-day weekend. But if you have the day off on Monday, what is open and what is closed?
Here’s a summary of what you can expect:
SHOPS
Most retailers, including big chains like Target, Walmart and more, will remain open during the holidays and many will offer significant sales and discounts. Some, like CVS pharmacies, may be open but will have adjusted hours due to the holiday.
Shoppers will want to check their local store’s hours.
However, one major retailer will not be open during the holidays: Costco.
According to Costco’s website, the entire store observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
GROCERY STORES
Although many grocery stores are open for Memorial Day, they may have reduced or limited hours.
Chains such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Mariano’s, Aldi and Jewel Osco, among others, have remained open during the holidays.
Whole Foods, for example, only lists Christmas Day as a holiday for a full closure, but urged shoppers to check their local store page for updates.
Meanwhile, Aldi stores will likely have adjusted opening hours for the holidays, with some stores operating from 8.30am to 6pm, rather than the usual 8pm closing time.
BANKS
Banks and many other financial institutions are closed on Memorial Day.
POST OFFICES
US Postal Service locations will be closed during the holiday.
LIBRARIES
Public libraries will not be open during the holiday.
