Memorial Day 2024: Supermarket, pharmacy and restaurant hours

Every year, the United States celebrates Memorial Day on the last Monday of May. This year, the holiday is commemorated on May 27.

Originally, Memorial Day only honored those who died in the Civil War, but after World War I this changed. Since then, all those who have died serving their country in combat are remembered and honored.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971, and is now one of 11 permanent federal holidays in the country.

Being a national holiday, government offices, as well as post offices, libraries, schools, the stock exchange and banks generally remain closed. But what about supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants?

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Memorial Day 2024: Supermarket, pharmacy and restaurant hours

Not all federal holidays are observed by supermarkets or pharmacies. In the case of Memorial Day, most stores remain open, although hours may vary from one branch to another.

Generally, stores take advantage of the long weekend to offer sales, promotions and discounts on certain items, so they remain open during the holiday.

Supermarkets like Walmart, Sam’s Club and Target are open on Memorial Day. However, hours may also vary, so we recommend checking in advance.

Costco will be closed on Memorial Day. The membership club is one of the stores that observe the most holidays in the year, including New Year’s Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

As for pharmacies, CVS and Walgreens will remain open.

Meanwhile, fast food restaurants and dining establishments such as Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, McDonald’s and Chipotle, will be open on Memorial Day. Customers can check specific store hours in their respective applications or in the store locator on their websites.