With Memorial Day 2025 approaching, many families are already starting to plan how they’ll celebrate. Whether you’re going on a trip or planning a backyard barbecue, you’ll likely need supplies. But will grocery stores be open that day? Here’s a look at which stores will be open or closed so you can plan your shopping accordingly.
Which Stores Will Be Open on Memorial Day 2025?
Most supermarkets will be open that day, although some may have reduced hours. These are the stores that have confirmed they will be open:
- Walmart: Open during regular hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members.
- Kroger: Most of the company’s stores will be open, including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.
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- Trader Joe’s: Open during regular hours.
- Target: Stores will be open during regular hours.
- Meijer: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
- Publix: Open during regular hours.
- Aldi: Will operate with limited hours.
- Albertsons: Most of the company’s stores, such as Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb, will be open during regular hours.
- Whole Foods Market: Operating normally.
- Food Lion: Open during regular hours.
- Harveys: Stores will be open during normal business hours.
- Winn-Dixie: Operating as usual.
- Harris Teeter: Open during regular hours.
- HEB: Stores will be open as usual.
- Giant Eagle: Operating normally.
- Market District: Open during regular hours.
- GetGo: Open during regular hours.
Which Stores Will Be Closed on Memorial Day 2025?
Some stores have announced they will be closed on Memorial Day. These include:
- Costco
- Publix Pharmacies
- Albertsons Pharmacies (may be closed or operate with modified hours)
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Will Banks and the Postal Service Be Open on Memorial Day 2025?
Banks including Bank of America, CitiBank, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase have confirmed that their branches will be closed on Memorial Day. The United States Postal Service (UPS) will also not operate that day.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May. In 2025, it will fall on May 26.
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a commemoration honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally, the holiday was established to remember those who died during the Civil War. However, after World War I, its meaning expanded to include all U.S. military personnel who died in combat. In 1971, Congress officially designated the last Monday of May as a federal holiday to honor their sacrifice and bravery.
How is Memorial Day celebrated?
One of the most significant traditions takes place at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where the President or Vice President of the United States delivers a speech to honor fallen service members. As part of the tribute, the American flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon.
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In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, encouraging all Americans to pause for one minute of silence at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, in a nationwide gesture of respect and remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the country.
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Memorial Day is an official federal holiday in the United States.
