Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday in the United States. This day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and is a time to honor the members of the US armed forces who lost their lives serving their country in wars. In 2024, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27.
As for businesses, most national retailers will be open for business on Memorial Day 2024. This includes Walmart and Target. Food Lion and most Kroger grocery stores will also be open during their regular hours, while Aldi stores will have limited hours. However, Costco warehouse stores will be closed on Monday. It’s always best to check with local grocers and retailers for any closures or modified hours.
The stock market will also be closed for trading on Memorial Day. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed, as it is a banking holiday. The Federal Reserve and most major banks will also be closed, but ATMs and online banking services will still be accessible to customers.
The United States Postal Service will not be delivering mail on Memorial Day. Most UPS shipping services will not be available, though UPS express critical will be an option for emergency shipments with fast delivery needs. FedEx services will also be closed except for custom critical deliveries for urgent or sensitive shipments.
