Stores Closed on Memorial Day 2022
Costco
Costco traditionally closes for major U.S. holidays, including Memorial Day. The warehouse giant also closes on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Natural Grocers
This natural food chain, which operates more than 162 stores across 20 states, will also be closed on Memorial Day, according to its website. Like Costco, it traditionally remains closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Giving employees these holidays off—with holiday pay—is part of the company’s ethos, the grocery chain explains on its website. “We live and breathe family. At the end of the day, it’s the people we love that make it all worthwhile,” the company says. “We also think it’s the best thing about the holidays — they’re a chance to spend time with loved ones.”
UPS
UPS Store locations will be closed on Memorial Day and there will be no UPS pickup or delivery service on Memorial Day, the company confirmed online. However, the UPS Express Critical service will continue to operate on Memorial Day. UPS recommends calling 1-800-714-8779 or visiting the UPS Critical website to learn more about this express service.
FedEx
Some FedEx Office locations will be closed on Memorial Day, while others will have modified hours, according to its website. Check with your location for more details. Meanwhile, most FedEx services, with the exception of FedEx Custom Critical, will not be operating on Memorial Day. Closed services include FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Trade Networks.
Public Services
As Memorial Day is a federal holiday, public and private institutions including banks, schools, post offices, libraries and federal offices are typically closed on this day.
Small Businesses
While most major retailers are open on Memorial Day, some smaller local businesses may choose to close or have reduced hours on Memorial Day, so check with the business before heading out to shop. Next up, take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
