Memorial Day 2026: What’s Open and Closed?
Most national retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains stay open, while banks, post offices and the stock market close for the federal holiday.
- On Monday, May 25, Memorial Day, most national retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, IKEA, Target, TJ Maxx and Bass Pro Shop will remain open, though banks and post offices close for the federal holiday.
- Originally called "Decoration Day" and dating to the 1860s, this federal holiday commemorates those who died serving in the U.S. military, serving as the "nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women."
- Fast-Food and casual dining chains including McDonald's, Starbucks, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin and Wendy's will operate normally, with grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Meijer, Publix and Whole Foods maintaining regular hours on May 25.
- Financial markets will close for the holiday, with The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange reopening Tuesday, May 26, while all major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citibank, Capital One and Truist shut down Monday; online banking and ATMs remain accessible.
- Consumers should verify hours with local retailers and bank branches before visiting on May 25, as schedules may vary by location, helping shoppers avoid disappointment on the holiday.
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