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Memorial Day 2025: What’s Open and Closed, From Banks to Costco

As the U.S. honors its fallen service members on May 26, banks and post offices will close, while most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains remain open with some exceptions.

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Harris Teeter grocery store at 2800 Raeford Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Thursday, July 22, 2022.
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Many restaurants will be open on Memorial Day. Check out the full list here.

Overview

  • Banks and post offices will be closed nationwide on Memorial Day 2025, as it is a federal holiday.
  • Most grocery store chains, including Kroger, Trader Joe's, and Publix, will operate on regular or adjusted hours, though some pharmacies may close or have limited hours.
  • Major retail chains like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot will remain open, while Costco warehouses will close for the holiday.
  • Fast food and sit-down restaurant chains, such as Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Chipotle, will largely remain open, though hours may vary by location.
  • Memorial Day is observed as the nation’s foremost day to honor deceased U.S. military service members, with its origins tracing back to the 1860s as Decoration Day.