Are stores open on Memorial Day?

Yes, most stores are open on Memorial Day with regular hours. Only Office and Services businesses tend to close.

What stores are closed on Memorial Day?

Stores typically closed on Memorial Day include those in the Office, Services categories. Always call ahead to confirm your local store's holiday schedule.

Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Walmart is typically open on Memorial Day with regular hours. Individual locations may vary, so check your local store's holiday schedule.

Stores Open on Memorial Day

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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.

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Memorial Day Store Hours Guide

Memorial Day is one of the most retailer-friendly holidays on the calendar. Far from being a closure day, it is a major sales event. Nearly every category of store stays open, and many extend their hours or run their biggest spring promotions.

Department stores run some of their best sales of the year on Memorial Day weekend. Macy's, Nordstrom, JCPenney, and Kohl's all participate in Memorial Day promotions with discounts on clothing, home goods, and accessories. If you have been waiting for a sale to buy new clothes or home items, this is one of the better weekends to shop.

Home improvement stores are especially busy on Memorial Day weekend. It marks the unofficial start of summer, which means outdoor projects, landscaping, deck building, and home improvement kick into high gear. Home Depot and Lowe's run major appliance and tool sales, and the stores are fully staffed and open regular hours.

Electronics retailers like Best Buy run Memorial Day promotions on TVs, laptops, and appliances. It is one of the better times to buy a large-screen TV if you are looking for a deal - not quite as deep as Black Friday discounts, but without the chaos.

Grocery stores operate normally. Expect higher than usual traffic as people stock up for Memorial Day cookouts and gatherings. Pharmacies, auto parts stores, discount retailers, and restaurants are all open as usual.

The only closures you will see on Memorial Day are government offices, banks, post offices, and schools. Some office supply stores may close or reduce hours. Otherwise, Memorial Day is a go-for-shopping holiday.