May 26, 2025 - Business

What stores, restaurants are open Memorial Day. See the list.

Kelly Tyko

Illustration of a barcode stylized as the American flag. — Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

The unofficial start to summer has arrived, and it's marked with patriotic parades, cookouts, record travel and sales.

The big picture: 50% of consumers plan to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to a Numerator survey of 5,900 adults.

Many Americans have Monday off as 95% of U.S. businesses observe the federal holiday, according to OnTheClock, an employee time tracking company.

Memorial Day sales and tariffs

What we're watching: Memorial Day weekend sales are a chance to shop before prices rise because of tariffs, said Marc Grossman, head of Wells Fargo's banks factoring group.

Grossman recommends consumers even start shopping for the winter holidays.
"Not only could inventory be an issue as we get closer to the holiday, but with the possible tariff increases, prices could also be impacted," Grossman said.

Zoom in: Retailers have been publicly addressing the impact of tariffs differently. The CEOs of three of the nation's biggest retailers privately warned President Trump last month his trade policy could trigger massive product shortages and price spikes.

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, said on May 15 it couldn't hold the line anymore and would have to raise some prices.
Target said last week it would "offset the vast majority" of tariff impacts to consumers and raise prices as the "very last resort."
Home Depot said it doesn't plan to increase prices "broadly," but some items might disappear from store shelves.

Banks, stock market closed Memorial Day, no mail 📪

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on the holiday. They will next be closed on Juneteenth, which is on June 19, a Thursday this year.

Most of the nation's banks are closed Monday and follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule.
The U.S. Postal Service and all post offices are closed. Most UPS and FedEx services are not available Memorial Day.

Stores open on Memorial Day 🛍️

The majority of national chains are keeping their doors open, but hours can vary by location. Click on the store name for links to business websites.

Stores closed Memorial Day 🚫

Grocery stores open Memorial Day 2025 🛒

Store hours can vary, but here are the nation's largest grocery store chains that are open Monday.

Restaurants open on Memorial Day near me 🍽️

Dig in: Most national chains are open — though some may operate on holiday hours.

Restaurant apps with ordering ahead are one way to find open locations.

Fast food open on Memorial Day 2025 🍔

Starbucks, Dunkin' open Memorial Day 2025 ☕

Many Starbucks and Dunkin' locations are open, but be on the safe side and check your closest location before heading out.

Hours may be limited compared to a regular Monday.

Memorial Day restaurants open

Between the lines: Being open on a holiday is often a franchise decision. You can also find restaurants accepting reservations through OpenTable.

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