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Memorial Day 2025: What's Open, What's Closed, and Travel Trends

The federal holiday on May 26 honors fallen U.S. military personnel while marking the unofficial start of summer, with widespread closures and record travel projections.

A view of a Target store on March 05, 2025 in Novato, California.
American flags placed at each grave at the St. Augustine National Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day on May 26, 2024.
A Walmart store in Oceanside, California on May 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Government offices, banks, post offices, and the stock market are closed for Memorial Day 2025, while major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot remain open.
  • Costco is among the few major retailers closed for the holiday, while Sam's Club operates with reduced hours for members.
  • Fast-food chains such as McDonald's, Starbucks, and Taco Bell, as well as pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, are open, though some locations may have modified hours.
  • Over 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the long weekend, with a record number traveling by car, according to AAA.
  • National cemeteries and select National Park locations are open, hosting ceremonies to honor fallen service members, continuing the holiday's tradition of remembrance.