Memorial Day, falling on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday that honors members of the US armed forces who died serving their country in wars. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27, and is considered the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day off. Most national retailers will be open on Memorial Day, including Walmart and Target.
Food Lion locations and most Kroger grocery stores will also be open during regular hours, while Aldi stores will be operating on limited hours. However, Costco warehouse stores will be closed on Monday. It’s important to check with local grocers and retailers for any closures or modified hours in your area. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will not be trading on Memorial Day, as it is a banking holiday, with the Federal Reserve and most major banks closed. ATMs and online banking services will still be available for use.
The United States Postal Service will not be delivering mail on Memorial Day, and most UPS shipping services will also not be available. Limited stores will be open, although UPS express critical will be available for emergency shipments that require fast delivery. FedEx services will be closed on Memorial Day with the exception of custom critical for urgent, sensitive, or potentially hazardous shipments. Overall, it is a good idea to plan ahead and check the operating hours of businesses and services on Memorial Day to ensure that you are not inconvenienced by any closures.
