Information on what is operating and shut on Memorial Day 2024
Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, honors those in the United States military who lost their lives while serving their country in wars. In 2024, this federal holiday will fall on May 27.
Wondering about the operating hours of various establishments on Memorial Day? Here's a rundown.
Shops
The majority of national retail outlets will be open on Monday. Both Walmart and Target will have their doors open.
All Food Lion branches will run on regular hours, while Kroger's stores will be operational for the most part. Aldi outlets, on the other hand, have limited opening times.
Unfortunately, Costco warehouse stores will be closed on Memorial Day. Remember to inquire about closures or adjusted hours with your local stores.
Banking
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq (NDAQ) will not be in operation on May 27.
The Federal Reserve and many of the major banks will also be taking the day off. Nevertheless, you can access your account through ATMs or online banking platforms.
Postal Services
The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Memorial Day.
Most UPS shipping services will also be unavailable on May 27, though a few stores remain open. Ensure that urgent, sensitive, or dangerous packages are transported via UPS Express Critical for prompt delivery.
FedEx services, meanwhile, will be closed except for those dealing with custom critical for time-sensitive, sensitive, or hazardous deliveries.
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Businesses in the retail sector, such as Walmart and Target, will be open on Memorial Day. However, Costco warehouse stores will be closed.
In the banking sector, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed, but you can still access your account through ATMs or online banking platforms.
Source: edition.cnn.com
