On Monday, May 27, The United States celebrates Memorial Dayalso known as Memorial Day. On this date, we remember all those who have died serving in the US Armed Forces.
This is an important day on the calendar, as it is one of the 11 permanent federal holidays in the American Union. As it is a national holiday, government offices are required to close. On the other hand, private institutions decide whether to close or remain open.
Generally, post offices, libraries, schools, the stock exchange and banks close. Supermarkets usually observe only some holidays. Find out if Walmart and Target will open during Memorial Day.
Will Walmart and Target be open on Memorial Day?
In the case of Memorial Day, most supermarkets and retailers remain open, although hours may vary from branch to branch.
Some establishments take advantage of the long holiday weekend to offer offers, promotions and discounts on certain items. Such is the case of Walmart and Target, which is why both will open during Memorial Day.
All Walmart locations must be open during regular hours, which are typically 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. However, hours may vary depending on location, so we recommend checking before visiting a store.
To confirm the hours of your nearest Target, see the “Find a Store” function at Target.com. Use the store locator to select your store and view its hours.
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The origin of Memorial Day
Originally, Memorial Day only honored those who died in the Civil War. This changed after the First World War. Since then, During Memorial Day we remember all those who have died serving in the US Armed Forces.
In 1971, the United States Congress declared the last Monday in May a federal holiday. On Memorial Day, the American flag is placed at half-mast., from dawn to noon. Besides, The President of the Nation visits the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Complete calendar of federal holidays in the USA 2024
Of the 11 official federal holidays, there are some that are celebrated on specific dates, while others change dates each year. Besides, Holidays may be observed a day earlier or later if they fall on a weekend. Here is the complete calendar of holidays for this year:
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (Third Monday in January) – January 15, 2024
- Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day (third Monday in February) – February 19
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May) – May 27
- Juneteenth Day – June 19
- Independence Day – July 4
- Labor Day or Labor Day (first Monday in September) – September 2
- Columbus Day (Second Monday in October) – October 14
- Veterans Day or Veterans Day – November 11
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November): November 28
- Christmas Day – December 25
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