Which stores are open on holidays? We break down 13 major US holidays and show you what to expect from 88 popular stores - so you never make a wasted trip.
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Fourth Thursday in November
One of the biggest closure days of the year. Most grocery stores close by early afternoon or stay closed entirely. Restaurants are almost universally closed. Some big-box retailers open late evening for Black Friday deals.
December 25
The most common closure day for American retail. Nearly every major chain closes on Christmas Day. A handful of convenience-oriented stores and some pharmacies keep limited hours for emergencies.
Varies (March or April)
A major closure day, especially for department stores and specialty retailers. Many grocery stores close or run reduced hours. Restaurants are split - fast food tends to stay open while sit-down places close.
January 1
Most stores open with reduced hours. Grocery stores and pharmacies typically operate on a Sunday-like schedule. Some office supply and specialty stores stay closed.
July 4
Most retail stores stay open but with shorter hours. Grocery stores are usually open for holiday cookout supplies. Office-oriented businesses and banks close. Restaurants do well on July 4th and most stay open.
Last Monday in May
A big shopping holiday - most stores stay open with regular or extended hours. Memorial Day sales are common at department stores, home improvement, and electronics retailers. Only government-adjacent businesses tend to close.
First Monday in September
Similar to Memorial Day, most stores stay open and run sales. Back-to-school shopping makes this a busy retail day. Office supply stores and banks may close, but major retailers treat it as a sales event.
December 24
Most stores open with significantly reduced hours, typically closing by mid-afternoon (2-6 PM). Grocery stores usually close early. Last-minute shopping means stores that are open tend to be busy.
December 31
Most stores keep regular or slightly reduced hours. Grocery stores and liquor stores often see high traffic. Some restaurants close early or switch to special event menus.
Third Monday in January
Most retail stores stay open with regular hours. Government offices, banks, and post offices close. Some retailers run special sales. It is a normal shopping day for the majority of stores.
Third Monday in February
A popular sale day for mattresses, furniture, and appliances. Virtually all retail stores stay open. Banks and government offices close. Many stores run Presidents' Day Weekend promotions.
November 11
Most retail stores stay open with normal hours. Banks and government offices close. Several restaurants and retailers offer Veterans Day discounts and free meals for military members.
Second Monday in October
One of the least-impactful holidays for retail. Almost all stores stay open with regular hours. Banks and government offices close. Some stores run Columbus Day sales, especially furniture and mattress retailers.
Click any store to see its full hours, or use the category filter to narrow down the list. Holiday hours vary by location - always call ahead on major holidays.
Holiday store hours change from year to year and vary by location. Even within the same chain, a store in a mall might keep different holiday hours than a standalone location. Here are some tips to avoid a wasted trip:
For daily store hours (not just holidays), check our Store Hours Chart or browse stores by day of the week. You can also see which stores are open every day of the week.