What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2024

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, with many students out of school and office workers enjoying the day off.

This federal holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honors U.S. armed forces members who died in service to their country. In 2024, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27.

Here’s a rundown of what will be open and closed on Memorial Day 2024:

Retail

Most national retailers will be open on Monday. Walmart and Target will operate as usual, and all Food Lion locations will be open during regular hours. Most grocery stores under Kroger will also be open, while Aldi stores will operate on limited hours. However, Costco warehouse stores will be closed. It’s best to check with local grocers and retailers for any closures or modified hours.

Financial Services

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed on Monday. As Memorial Day is a banking holiday, the Federal Reserve and most major banks will also be closed. However, ATMs and online banking services will remain available.

Postal Services

The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Memorial Day. Most UPS shipping services will be unavailable, though some stores may remain open. UPS Express Critical will be available for emergency shipments. Similarly, FedEx services will be closed, except for Custom Critical for urgent, sensitive, or potentially hazardous shipments.