Luckily, nearly all major retailers will remain open as usual on Memorial Day, including most grocery stores, hardware stores, big box stores like Walmart and Target, service-based businesses such as hair salons, furniture stores, and most other retailers. While many stores will operate with regular hours on Memorial Day, some locations may have reduced hours because of the holiday, so check opening details with your local branches before heading out. A handful of major retailers will keep their doors closed on the holiday, including Costco and a few other notable businesses (find more details on Memorial Day closures here). Some small, local businesses may also be closed on Memorial Day, so it’s always safest to call ahead. While most major retailers will be open, post offices, schools, banks and most government offices will be closed on the federal holiday. With the kids home from school for the long weekend, here are some ideas for marking Memorial Day meaningfully with kids, from writing letters and making care packages for troops, to volunteering to leave flags on the graves of fallen military members. Here’s a list of some of the major stores that will open on Memorial Day, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com, which tracks store opening hours around the country.
Stores open on Memorial Day 2022
Academy Sports + OutdoorsAlbertsonsALDIBarnes & NobleBath & Body WorksBass Pro ShopsBed Bath & BeyondBest BuyBig Lots!BJ’s Wholesale ClubCabela’sCircle KCost CuttersCost Plus World MarketCrate & BarrelCVSDollar GeneralDollar TreeDSWFamily DollarFamous FootwearFoot LockerGiant FoodGoodwillHalf Price BooksH-E-BH&MHome DepotHomeGoodsHomesenseIKEAJOANN Fabric and CraftKmartKohl’sKrogerLowe’sMacy’sMarshallsOld NavyPatagoniaPetcoPottery BarnPrice ChopperPublixREIRite AidSafewaySam’s ClubSave-A-LotSearsShopRiteTargetT.J. MaxxTrader Joe’sWalgreensWalmartWegmansWhole Foods
Next up, take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
