Memorial Day weekend is typically a busy time for most Americans. If you’re not throwing a cookout or pool party, you’re definitely participating in various activities to pay your respects to the courageous servicemen and women who died fighting for this country and honor the true meaning behind the holiday.
Though Memorial Day is a national holiday, it is also recognized as a federal holiday, which means that federal businesses and government-owned buildings will be closed in observance of the day. Most banks typically fall under the umbrella of closures, and it is not uncommon for other private-owned businesses, including retailers and restaurants, to operate on holiday hours or to close as well.
If you find it difficult to keep track of exactly what’s open on Memorial Day near you, you can count on this guide to keep you in the know. Both Target and McDonald’s will be open, while Costco and the post office will be closed. We have also listed every grocery store, fast food spot and liquor store’s holiday hours for your convenience.
Be sure to call ahead to any of your local stores to confirm its operating schedule before you make your trip. Here’s what’s open this holiday weekend:
Restaurants Open on Memorial Day
- Applebee’s
- Benihana
- Bob Evans
- Bonefish Grill
- Boston Market
- Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Chili's
- Cracker Barrel
- Denny’s
- Golden Corral
- IHOP
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- McCormick & Schmick’s
- Noodles & Company
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panera Bread
- P.F. Chang’s
- Red Lobster
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Yard House
Fast Food Restaurants Open on Memorial Day
- Arby’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Domino’s
- Five Guys
- In-N-Out Burger
- KFC
- McDonald’s
- Papa John’s
- Pizza Hut
- Potbelly
- Shake Shack
- Sonic Drive-In
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Wendy’s
- Whataburger
Grocery Stores Open on Memorial Day
- Albertson's: Hours vary based on location.
- Aldi: Most stores are open for limited hours.
- Kmart: Hours vary based on location.
- Kroger: Hours vary based on location.
- Publix: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sam's Club: Most stores are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Save a Lot: Hours vary based on location.
- Save-Mart: Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- ShopRite: Hours vary based on location.
- Target: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Trader Joe's: Hours vary based on location.
- Vons: Hours vary based on location.
- Walmart: Most stores are open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wegmans: Hours vary based on location.
- Whole Foods: Hours vary based on location.
Convenience Stores Open on Memorial Day
Keep in mind, the actual pharmacy within the store may have different operating hours. If you need to consult a pharmacist or pick up a prescription, call ahead to confirm that they're open.
- CVS: Most stores are open 24 hours.
- Duane Reade: Most stores are open 24 hours.
- Rite-Aid: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Walgreens: Hours vary based on location.
- 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24 hours.
Department Stores Open on Memorial Day
- Bed Bath & Beyond: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Best Buy: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Crate & Barrel: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- IKEA: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Lowe's: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Macy's: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- The Home Depot: Hours vary by location.
- T.J. Maxx: Some stores are open.
Liquor Stores Open on Memorial Day
If you live in a state or district with privately owned and operated liquor stores — Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington or Wisconsin — it's best to call ahead to determine your local store's hours.
- Iowa: Stores will be open.
- Maine: Stores will be open.
- Michigan: Stores will be open.
- Mississippi: Stores will be open.
- New Hampshire: Stores will be open.
- North Carolina: Stores will be open.
- Ohio: Stores will be open.
- Oregon: Stores will be open.
- Pennsylvania: Stores will be open.
- Vermont: Stores will be open.
- Virginia: Stores will be open.
- West Virginia: Stores will be open.
- Wyoming: Stores will be open.
Stores Closed on Memorial Day
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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Yaa Bofah is an editorial fellow at Good Housekeeping. She is a freelance illustrator and created original cover art for The Fashion Bomb Daily’s first e-book series. She enjoys supporting philanthropic endeavors and being an advocate for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
