Find out which retail stores, financial services, postal and delivery services, government offices, and national parks will be open or closed on Memorial Day 2024 and how travel is projected during this time.
Memorial Day 2024: What’s Open and Closed
Memorial Day, a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, falls on May 27, 2024. It honors US armed forces members who died serving their country. Various services and institutions will be affected.
Retail Stores:
– Most national retailers will stay open. Walmart, Target, and other major chains like Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s will be operational, though some may have adjusted hours.
– Costco stores will be closed. Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club will remain open.
– Major restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, KFC, and Applebee’s, will operate as usual with possible local variations.
Financial Services:
– The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed.
– Major banks such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Truist, Citibank, and Capital One will not open their local branches. ATMs and online banking services will remain available.
Postal and Delivery Services:
– The US Postal Service will not deliver mail, and post offices will be shut.
– UPS will not offer most of its shipping services, with limited stores operating on reduced hours. UPS express critical services will remain available.
– FedEx will not deliver, except for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy, which will run with modified services.
Government and Public Services:
– Government offices, courts, and schools will close.
– Public libraries and noncritical services like the Department of Motor Vehicles will not operate.
National Parks:
– All National Parks will remain open, maintaining regular entry fees for visitors.
Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects 43.8 million travelers, with 38.4 million traveling by car and 3.5 million by air.
