Army soldiers place Memorial Day flags in Arlington National Cemetery
The Old Guard placed about 260,000 flags at the gravestones of service members and their families at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day has arrived, and whether you’re looking to grab some last-minute refreshments and snacks for a gathering or grab a bite to eat, consumers will have plenty of shopping and dining options on Monday.
Many national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will be open on Memorial Day, however banks and post offices will be closed.
This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26. The holiday is the “nation’s foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The holiday, originally called “Decoration Day,” dates back to the 1860s and commemorates those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and closed on Memorial Day. It’s best to check with your local store or restaurant online before leaving home, as hours and closures can vary by location.
When is Memorial Day 2025?
Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May. This year, Memorial Day is May 26.
Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?
Walmart stores are open regular hours on Memorial Day, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Store hours are typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is Target open on Memorial Day?
Yes, Target stores will be open on Memorial Day, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on Memorial Day?
Costco warehouses will be closed on Memorial Day, according to the company’s website.
Sam’s Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on Memorial Day, according to the company’s website.
Are CVS and Walgreens open on Memorial Day?
- CVS stores will be open on Memorial Day, although some locations may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call their local stores before visiting or checking hours at CVS.com.
- Retail operations at Walgreens will operate under their regular hours on Memorial Day while a majority of Walgreens pharmacies will be closed, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to check the company’s online store locator to determine the hours of their local store.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware open on Memorial Day?
- Home Depot stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
- Lowe’s stores will also be open regular hours on Memorial Day.
- Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm business hours on Memorial Day.
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Memorial Day? Will mail be delivered?
- Memorial Day is a USPS holiday, according to the agency’s website, meaning mail will not be delivered and post offices will be closed for retail transactions on May 26.
- UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will not be available on Memorial Day. UPS Store locations may be closed, according the company’s website, and FedEx Office hours will also be modified.
- Bank of America, Wells Fargo, CitiBank, Truist and JPMorgan Chase confirmed to USA TODAY that their branches would be closed on Memorial Day. Since it is a federal holiday, branches of other banks, such as Capital One and PNC, among others, will be closed on May 26 as well. Consumers should check with their local bank branch for specific holiday hours.
Restaurants open on Memorial Day 2025
The follow restaurants are open on May 26.
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Dunkin’
- Chipotle
- Chick-fil-A
- Cracker Barrel
- Wendy’s
- Burger King
- Golden Corral
- Olive Garden
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Applebee’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Arby’s
- IHOP
- KFC
- Subway
- Jimmy John’s
- Taco Bell
- Bonefish Grill
- Firehouse Subs
- Cheesecake Factory
- Panera Bread
- Krispy Kreme
- Whataburger
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- First Watch
- Zaxbys
Grocery stores open on Memorial Day 2025
Here’s which grocery stores are open on Memorial Day. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Walmart
- Sam’s Club; Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members
- Most stores in the Kroger family of companies (Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug).
- Trader Joe’s
- Food Lion
- Publix
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Wegmans
- Meijer; 6 a.m. to midnight
- Harris Teeter
- A majority of Albertson’s banner stores will be open on Easter (Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons and Tom Thumb).
- Lidl
- Giant Eagle
- Harveys
- Winn-Dixie
- H-E-B
Costco warehouses will be closed on May 26.
Retail stores open on Memorial Day 2025
Stores listed below will be open on May 26. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Ace Hardware
- Best Buy; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sephora
- Bass Pro Shop; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cabela’s; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- REI; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- IKEA
- Petco
- PetSmart; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Company; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Kohl’s
- JCPenney
- Belk; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Burlington
- Office Depot; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- OfficeMax; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
