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What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026? See which stores are operating this holiday.
Americans are preparing to fire up their grills, head to the beach or dust off their picnic blankets this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer.
TL;DR
- Target and Walmart will be open on Memorial Day.
- Costco warehouses will be closed.
- Many other retailers, including home improvement, department, and pharmacy stores, will be open.
- Several fast-food restaurants will also be open.
- Grocery stores like Kroger, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's will operate.
- Non-essential government offices and post offices will be closed.
- The stock market will be closed on Memorial Day and will resume trading on Tuesday.
- Some UPS and FedEx locations may have modified hours or be closed.