Memorial Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 26, marking the unofficial start of summer and a day to honour U.S. military personnel who died in service. While banks and post offices will be closed, many grocery stores and retail outlets will remain open, making it easy for you to get what you need for your holiday celebrations.
Grocery Stores Open on Memorial Day
If you need to shop for groceries on Memorial Day, here are the stores open with their usual or special holiday hours:
- Walmart: Open regular hours, mostly from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time
- Sam’s Club: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members
- Kroger family stores: Including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Ralphs, Smith’s Food and Drug, and others
- Trader Joe’s
- Food Lion
- Publix
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Wegmans
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to midnight
- Harris Teeter
- Albertsons banner stores: Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Vons, ACME, Tom Thumb, and more
- Lidl
- Giant Eagle
- Harveys
- Winn-Dixie
- H-E-B
Retail Stores Open on Memorial Day
Many retail stores will also be open, some with specific hours:
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Ace Hardware
- Best Buy: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sephora
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- REI: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- IKEA
- Petco
- PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Company: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- Macy’s
- Kohl’s
- JCPenney
- Belk: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Burlington
- Office Depot: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- OfficeMax: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Most major grocery and retail stores will be open on Memorial Day 2025, giving you plenty of options for your last-minute shopping needs.
Walmart is a good choice for groceries, open regular hours, while many specialty and department stores will welcome you with holiday hours. Just remember to check your local store’s timings before visiting, as hours can vary by location.