Memorial Day 2023: Which Stores and Services Will Be Open or Closed? - A Comprehensive Guide

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AAA projects 43.8 million travelers over Memorial Day weekend, an increase from last year.
Costco is the only major retailer closed. Others open with regular hours or shortened hours.
Government buildings, post offices, courts and schools are closed. Banks and stock markets also closed.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US honoring military personnel who died serving in the Armed Forces.
Most FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services not available.
Observed on May 27, 2023.
Memorial Day 2023: Which Stores and Services Will Be Open or Closed? - A Comprehensive Guide

Memorial Day, observed on May 27 this year, is a federal holiday in the United States that honors and mourns the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The long weekend is also considered the unofficial start of summer and a popular time for travel and sales.

Many businesses will be open during Memorial Day weekend, but some will be closed. Here's what we know about which stores and services will be open or closed on Memorial Day based on available information:

Government Buildings: Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed on Memorial Day.

Banks and Stock Market: U.S. stock markets and banks are closed on Memorial Day.

FedEx and UPS: Most FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Memorial Day.

Retailers: Costco is the only major retailer that will be closed on Memorial Day. The vast majority of other retailers, including Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale Club, CVS, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Home Depot, IKEA, Kroger family of stores (including Fred Meyer and Fry's Food), Lowe's Rite Aid Sprouts Target Trader Joe's Walgreens Walmart Wegmans Whole Foods will be open with regular hours. Some retailers may have shortened hours or closed early, so it is best to check with your local store for specific hours.

Restaurants: Most fast-food restaurants and many sit-down restaurants will be open on Memorial Day, but some may have limited hours. It's always a good idea to call ahead and confirm the hours of operation for your preferred restaurant.

Travel: AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, an increase of 4% from last year. If those projections are accurate, that would come close to the record of 44 million Memorial Day weekend travelers in 2005.

Memorial Day History: Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971 and is observed on the last Monday in May.



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    • AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, an increase of 4% from last year.
    • Costco is closed on Memorial Day but most retailers will be open with promotional sales.
    • 38.4 million people are expected to travel by car over the weekend and another 3.5 million by air.
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    • Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US, observed on the last Monday in May.
    • Government buildings such as offices, post offices, courts and schools are closed on Memorial Day.
    • U.S. stock markets and banks are closed on Memorial Day.
    • Most FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Memorial Day.
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    • Costco and Raising Cane's will be closed for Memorial Day despite holiday sales.
    • The following stores will operate with regular hours on Memorial Day: Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale, CVS, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Home Depot, IKEA, Kroger family of stores, Lowe’s, Rite Aid, Sprouts, Target,
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    • Schools, courts, post offices, libraries and city halls will be closed on Memorial Day.
    • Costco is the only major retailer that will be closed on Memorial Day.
    • Beaches and parks in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be open on Memorial Day. Florida State parks will offer free admission over the weekend.
    • Deering Estate will offer discounted $5 admission on Memorial Day, while Vizcaya Museum and Gardens will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Malls are open and have sales on Memorial Day.
    • Miami-Dade’s Metrorail and Metromover will run on their normal weekend schedules on Memorial Day.
    • Metrobus and MetroConnect will run on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day.
    • Broward Transit will operate on a Sunday service schedule on Memorial Day.
    • Tri-Rail trains will run on a weekend schedule on Memorial Day.
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    • McDonald’s hours vary by location, customers can use the store locator tool to confirm hours for their local McDonald’s.
    • , Starbucks store hours vary by location, customers can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or website.
    • , Dunkin’ hours vary by location, but most are expected to be open on Memorial Day.
    • , Chick-fil-A restaurants will be open on Memorial Day with some having limited hours, customers should check with their local Chick-fil-A locations for specific hours.
    • , Most Wendy’s locations will be open on Memorial Day, but hours vary by location so customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours.
    • , Subway restaurants have varying holiday hours, customers should check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.
    • , Hours of operation may vary by location for Taco Bell, customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant regarding their holiday hours.
    • , Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open on Memorial Day.
    • , Olive Garden restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day.
    • , Buffalo Wild Wings locations will be open on Memorial Day, but store hours may vary by location and guests are encouraged to check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.
    • , IHOP locations will be open on Memorial Day, but hours vary by location so it is best to check with your local restaurant for their specific hours.
    • , Most Applebee’s restaurants will be open on Memorial Day, but hours may vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant for specific hours.
    • , Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Memorial Day.
    • , Hooters restaurants will be open regular hours on Memorial Day and offer a build-your-own burger deal with fries and pint of Dos Equis, or a non-alcoholic beverage, for $13 over Memorial Day weekend.
    • , Longhorn Steakhouse locations will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day.
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