Next Monday, on May 27th, is Memorial Day in the United States, a day to honor and remember the soldiers who have lost their lives while serving in the military. Despite being a federal holiday, an increasing number of businesses are choosing to remain open during the holiday period.
Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, is observed on the last Monday of May each year. On this day, Americans across the country will pay tribute to the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces.
With the holiday weekend spanning over three days, many Americans opt to travel with their families, leading to heightened traffic congestion. Some businesses take advantage of this opportunity to offer special promotions and discounts to attract more customers.
As Memorial Day is a federal holiday, government offices, post offices, courts, and schools will be closed. The US stock market and banks will also be closed on that day, and most FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will be suspended. However, restaurants will remain open.
While most grocery stores will be open on Memorial Day, many retailers are trying to lure customers with large-scale promotions. One exception is the warehouse club Costco, which has announced that it will be closed on Memorial Day.
Here is a summary based on USA Today of which businesses and services will be open on Memorial Day in 2024:
– Target stores will be open on Memorial Day, with operating hours varying by location. It is recommended to check with your local store for specific opening hours or use the Target app to view store hours.
– Walmart has confirmed to USA Today that their stores will operate from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Memorial Day.
– Most Home Depot stores will be open on Memorial Day, but operating hours may vary by location, so it is advisable to inquire with local stores for specific hours.
– Lowe’s has confirmed to USA Today that their stores will operate as usual on Memorial Day.
– Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so operating hours may vary by location. It is advisable to check with local stores to confirm holiday hours.
– Macy’s has confirmed to USA Today that they will be open on Memorial Day.
– TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, or HomeGoods will operate as usual on Memorial Day.
– Nordstrom physical stores will have varying hours by location, so it is recommended to inquire with local stores beforehand.
– Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will be open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on May 27th.
– IKEA will operate as usual on May 27th.
– REI will be open on Memorial Day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
– Burlington will be open on the 27th.
– Some Staples stores will be open on the 27th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while the rest will be closed.
– Office Depot or OfficeMax will open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 27th.
– PetCo will operate as usual on the 27th, while PetSmart will be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
– Tractor Supply Company will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 27th.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of the summer travel season. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that this year’s Memorial Day holiday weekend will be the busiest early summer weekend in nearly 20 years, with an estimated 43.8 million people traveling from Thursday, May 23rd, to the following Monday.
AAA expects approximately 38.4 million people to travel by car this weekend – the highest figure tracked by AAA since 2000 – with an additional 3.5 million people choosing to fly.