WASHINGTON — Memorial Day, honoring U.S. military members who died while in service, will be celebrated on Monday, May 27, 2024.
The holiday can be a somber day for some Americans, while others celebrate it as the unofficial start to summer with parades, cookouts, beach days and family gatherings.
It's a federal holiday, so government offices will close and there won't be any mail delivery, but many stores will be open for last-minute grocery runs.
What stores are open on Memorial Day?
Hours vary by location, so check your local store for holiday hours.
- Aldi (limited hours)
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Family General
- Publix
- Rite Aid
- Sam's Club
- Trader Joe's
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
- Kroger stores (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)
Most national food chains like Starbucks, McDonalds and Taco Bell will be open Monday, though some privately owned franchise locations may close.
What is closed on Memorial Day?
- Costco
- Natural Grocers
- United States Postal Service
- UPS
- FedEx
- Banks
- U.S. stock market
- Government offices
Is Target open on Memorial Day?
Yes, Target will be open on Memorial Day 2024.
Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?
Yes, Walmart stores are open on Memorial Day for 2024.
Is Walgreens open on Memorial Day?
Yes, Walgreens confirmed its locations will be open regular store hours on Memorial Day.
Is Costco open on Memorial Day?
No, Costco is not open on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day is one of the seven holidays when Costco closes its U.S. warehouses.
Are banks open on Memorial Day?
Most banks — including major banks such as Chase and Wells Fargo — are closed on Memorial Day, because they fall under the Federal Reserve, which is taking the day off as a government agency. Online banking services will still be in operation, with limited access to a live representative in many cases. ATMs should also remain accessible.
What is Memorial Day?
Celebrated on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service.
For decades, the holiday was celebrated on May 30. It wasn't until 1968 when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which made it an official federal holiday and changed it to be celebrated on the last Monday of May.
The holiday originated years after the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day.
How is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?
In the United States, the purpose of Memorial Day is to honor military members who have died, while Veterans Day recognizes the service of the country's veterans.
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11.