What’s Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026

Federal agencies, courts, banks and postal services will close nationwide for Memorial Day Monday, while most stores, restaurants and convenience chains stay open.

Kelly McBride Ni

Published: 5/21/2026, 5:45:13 AM EDT

What’s Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026 — U.S. flags are set next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund for Memorial Day, in Boston on May 26, 2023. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)

Memorial Day, honoring U.S. service members who died in military service, is observed on the last Monday in May. Federal offices, courts, banks, post offices, and financial markets will be closed nationwide on Monday, May 25. Most major retailers, grocery stores, and gas stations are expected to remain open, though some may operate on reduced or holiday hours.

Federal Holiday Closures Nationwide

Federal offices and courts will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. The Office of Personnel Management lists the holiday among 11 federal holidays observed nationwide.

Local Government Offices Closed

Local government offices, including city halls, county offices, libraries, and nonemergency administrative services, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Essential services such as police, fire departments, emergency response, and 24-hour public safety operations will remain open.

Many local governments also pause trash and recycling collection or adjust schedules, with pickup often delayed by one day after the holiday. Residents should check city or county websites for service updates and holiday schedules.

Public schools, colleges, and universities will be closed on Memorial Day, with many closed for the long weekend holiday.

Many medical and dental offices, including primary care clinics and specialty practices, will be closed or operate on limited holiday hours. Urgent care centers and hospital emergency departments will remain open.

Banks and Financial Services

Most banks will be closed, according to the Federal Reserve. In-person branch services will be unavailable, and check processing and wire transfers will be delayed until the next business day.

Online banking, mobile apps, and ATMs will remain available.

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will suspend trading for the holiday, with no equity or bond activity scheduled. Markets will reopen the next business day.

USPS, UPS, and FedEx Suspend Services

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will suspend mail delivery and retail operations on Memorial Day, with regular service resuming on Tuesday.

"Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and self-service kiosks available in select lobbies nationwide," says USPS.

UPS will not provide pickup or delivery service, and UPS store locations will be closed. However, UPS Express Critical operates for urgent shipments.

FedEx will also suspend most services, including ground, home delivery, and express. Some FedEx office locations may operate on modified holiday hours.

Retail Stores Closed

Costco will be closed nationwide on Memorial Day, but will be open Saturday and Sunday before the holiday and reopen on Tuesday.

Grocery Stores Open on Memorial Day

Most grocery stores will remain open, but hours may vary by location.

ACME: Open regular hours, though some locations may close early, and pharmacy hours may vary.
Aldi: Open with reduced holiday hours.
BJ’s Wholesale Club: Most locations open, typically 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kmart: Some locations may operate reduced hours, generally 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kroger: Most stores open, typically 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with possible variations.
Publix: Open regular hours, generally 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with pharmacy hours varying.
Sam’s Club: Most stores open, typically 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stop & Shop: Open regular hours, typically 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Trader Joe’s: Hours vary by location, generally 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vons: Typically open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., depending on location.
Wegmans: Hours vary, typically 6 a.m. to midnight.
Whole Foods: Open, typically 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on location, as some locations may close early.

Most gas stations and convenience stores will remain open:

7-Eleven: Most locations open 24 hours.
Circle K: Generally open, some reduced hours possible.
Dollar General: Open regular hours.
Dollar Tree: Most locations open.
Wawa: Most locations open.

Drugstores Open on Memorial Day

Pharmacies generally remain open, though pharmacy counters may have reduced hours:

CVS: Most locations open with possible reduced pharmacy hours.
Duane Reade: Open regular hours, typically 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Rite Aid: Most locations open, typically 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.
Walgreens: Open regular hours, typically 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Retailers Open on Memorial Day

Most major retailers will be open, including:

Barnes & Noble: Open regular hours.
Home Depot: Open, typically 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
IKEA: Open, typically 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kohl’s: Open, hours vary by location.
Lowe’s: Open, typically 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Macy’s: Open, typically 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Marshalls: Open regular hours, typically 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Target: Open, typically 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
T.J. Maxx: Open regular hours.
Walmart: Open, typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., though hours may vary by location.

Restaurants

Most restaurants will be open on Memorial Day, though hours may vary by location or franchise. Some may operate on regular or reduced holiday schedules.

Fast-food and casual-dining chains such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Chipotle will be open, but individual locations may adjust hours.

Delivery and pickup services through apps such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are expected to operate in most areas, though availability and delivery times may be affected by the holiday. Check local restaurant listings for hours before visiting.