Memorial Day, often seen as the unofficial gateway to summer, will be observed this year on Monday, May 25.
As you make plans for this Memorial Day, it’s important to be aware of which businesses will be operational. While many retail and grocery stores are expected to remain open, some even touting holiday promotions, most corporate offices, government entities, and banks will be closed in observance of this federal holiday.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2026:
Banks
As Memorial Day is recognized within the Federal Reserve System as a bank holiday, the majority of bank branches will not be open for business.
Despite this, customers can still access online banking services and ATMs. Additionally, the stock market will be closed for the day.
Post offices and shipping services
The United States Postal Service will also take a pause in operations, meaning there will be no mail delivery or package services on May 25, and USPS locations themselves will be shuttered.
For those planning to use UPS services on Memorial Day, it’s important to note that there will be no package pickups or deliveries, and many UPS Store locations will also remain closed.
For FedEx, only FedEx Custom Critical delivery will be available on Memorial Day. FedEx Office stores will have modified hours.
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Government agencies and schools
All nonessential government offices, such as the DMV, libraries, courthouses and city hall, will be closed Monday. Federal and state courts will also be closed. Most public school districts will be closed for the holiday, as well.
Retail
Many stores and restaurants will be open Monday, including big box retailers such as Walmart, Target and Kmart. One notable exception is Costco, which will be closed on May 25.
Grocery stores like Kroger, Aldi, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s, Publix and Whole Foods will be open this Memorial Day, although it’s a good idea to call and check your local store’s hours of operation.
This story was previously published and has been updated.
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