Thousands of flags are flown at Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers.
Old Guard soldiers place flags on every grave at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day is here, and whether you’re looking to prepare last-minute snacks and snacks for a gathering or looking for a snack, consumers have plenty of shopping and dining options on Monday.
Most retail stores, grocery stores and restaurant chains nationwide will be open on Memorial Day, but banks and post offices will be closed. Memorial Day is a federal holiday and the stock market will be closed.
This year’s Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25th. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the holiday is “our nation’s most important annual day of remembering and honoring our fallen military members.”
Originally called “Decoration Day,” the holiday dates back to the 1860s and commemorates those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Here’s everything you need to know about Memorial Day open and closed days. Opening hours and closures may vary by location, so we recommend checking local stores and restaurants online before leaving home.
When is Memorial Day in 2026?
Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. This year’s Memorial Day is May 25th.
Are banks, post offices, UPS, and FedEx open on Memorial Day? Will my mail be delivered?
- Memorial Day is USPS No mail will be delivered on May 25, and the post office will be closed for retail transactions, according to the department’s website.
- UPS and FedEx Pickup and delivery service is not available on Memorial Day. The company’s website says UPS Store locations may be closed and FedEx business hours will change.
- May 25th is a federal holiday, so most bank branches will be closed. Consumers should check with their local bank branch for specific holiday hours.
Is the stock market open on Memorial Day?
The U.S. stock market will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
The Nasdaq Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th. According to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the U.S. bond market will close early on Friday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will remain closed for Memorial Day.
Are grocery stores open on Memorial Day?
Most grocery chains will be open with regular business hours on May 25th. Kroger says on its website that stores will operate as usual. However, pharmacy and clinic hours may vary.
Walmart and Food Lion confirmed to USA TODAY that their stores will remain open on the holiday.
Other grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, Meijer, Publix, and Whole Foods are traditionally open on Memorial Day. We recommend checking with your local store for specific holiday hours.
For wholesale clubs, Sam’s Club warehouses open at 8 a.m. for Plus members and 9 a.m. for Club members and close at 8 p.m., according to the company’s website. BJ’s warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day, according to the company’s website.
According to the Costco website, Costco warehouses will be closed on Memorial Day.
Are restaurants open on Memorial Day?
Most restaurant chains will remain open on Memorial Day, including McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ and Wendy’s.
We recommend checking the company app or local store for specific holiday hours.
Are retail stores open on Memorial Day?
Yes, most national retailers will remain open on May 25th, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, IKEA, Target, TJ Maxx, and Bass Pro Shop.
We recommend checking the company app or local store for specific holiday hours.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
