Memorial Day 2024: Stock Markets Closed, Retail Hours, Banking Holiday

United States of America
CME Globex Control Center initiated early market 'HALT' and all open positions must meet Exchange Maintenance Margin by 11:45 a.m. CST on Memorial Day
Federal Reserve declares Memorial Day a banking holiday, most banks closed but ATMs and online banking available
Memorial Day 2024 falls on May 27
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US honoring military personnel who died serving
Most national retailers open during regular hours, but some have limited hours or are closed
NYSE, Nasdaq and bond market closed on May 23 at 2 p.m. ET for Memorial Day
UPS express critical for emergency shipments is the only UPS shipping service available on Memorial Day. FedEx services also have exceptions for urgent, sensitive or potentially hazardous shipments.
USPS does not deliver mail on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2024: Stock Markets Closed, Retail Hours, Banking Holiday

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, 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. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27, 2024.

Stock Markets: The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed on Memorial Day. The bond market will also close at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

Retail Stores: Most national retailers including Walmart and Target will be open during regular hours on Memorial Day. Food Lion and most Kroger grocery stores will operate during regular hours as well. However, Aldi stores have limited hours, while Costco warehouse stores will be closed.

Banks and Financial Institutions: The Federal Reserve declares Memorial Day a banking holiday, so most major banks will be closed. ATMs and online banking services are still available for use.

Postal Services: The United States Postal Service (USPS) will not deliver mail on Memorial Day.

Delivery Services: UPS express critical for emergency shipments is the only UPS shipping service available on Memorial Day. FedEx services will also be closed with the exception of custom critical for urgent, sensitive or potentially hazardous shipments.

Trading Schedule: The CME Globex Control Center announced changes to the US Memorial Day Holiday trading schedule. An early market 'HALT' was initiated at 12:00 p.m. CST (Chicago), and all open positions must meet Exchange Maintenance Margin by 11:45 a.m. CST.



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    • The United States stock markets will be closed on May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
    • The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will reopen on May 28, 2024.
    • Memorial Day is a holiday in the U.S. that commemorates those who have died while serving in the military and dates back to the 1860s.
    • Markets will be closed for Independence Day on July 4, 2024 and will also close early at 1 p.m. ET on July 3, 2024.
    • Markets will be closed for Labor Day on Sept. 2, 2024.
    • Markets will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28, 2024 and will also close early at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 29, 2024.
    • Christmas will result in a stock market closure on Dec. 25, 2024.
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    • Costco warehouses will be closed on Memorial Day.
    • Sam’s Club warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p .m . for Club members on Memorial Day.
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    • CME Globex Control Center announces changes for US Memorial Day Holiday (May 27, 2024) trading schedule.
    • Early Market ‘HALT’ initiated at 12:00 CST (Chicago).
    • Open positions must meet Exchange Maintenance Margin by 11:45 am CST.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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    • Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27, 2024.
    • Most national retailers including Walmart and Target will be open.
    • Food Lion and most Kroger grocery stores will operate during regular hours.
    • Aldi stores have limited hours.
    • Costco warehouse stores will be closed.
    • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will not trade on Memorial Day.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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