Retailers Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2026
Most major U.S. retailers will operate on regular or reduced hours Monday, May 25, while Costco and the stock market will close for the federal holiday.
NewsweekMemorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. S. military personnel who died in service will close non-essential government offices, post offices, and the stock market.
Target stores will open during regular hours, a spokesperson confirmed. m. m. local time. Costco warehouses will remain closed nationwide, according to a company spokesperson. Trader Joe's stores will keep normal hours. , an Aldi spokesperson told Martha Stewart. Kroger stores will run regular schedules, though some pharmacy counters may shorten hours.
Kohl's, Dollar General, Home Depot, and most pharmacy chains will open on regular or reduced schedules. Liquor store hours will vary by state law.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will suspend trading. Major indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite will remain at Friday's closing levels. Trading is scheduled to resume Tuesday, May 26.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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No equity trading occurs on U.S. exchanges for the day.
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Shoppers must plan purchases around closed locations such as Costco.
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