
This article has been updated for 2015
There is an assumption that all stores are open on Memorial Day because of all the Memorial Day sales advertising. It’s true that the majority of retail outlets do remain open for this holiday, but not all of them. Below you’ll find a list of stores that are open and closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, for the observation of Memorial Day.
While there will be some opportunities to save money with all the sales that will be taking place, remember that this saving is only beneficial to you if you were already planning on buying what’s being offered. If you end up buying products that you wouldn’t normally have purchased just because of the sale, then it wasn’t a deal no matter how much of a discount you got.
If you do go shopping as part of your celebration of the day, consider putting together a care package for troops who are stationed overseas. They would appreciate the gesture, and it would be a wonderful gesture for the meaning of the holiday.
Walmart
Walmart is open. If you have any last minute shopping to do, your local Walmart will be open. Some Walmart locations also have other businesses within their store (a local bank branch is an example). These may or may not be open on May 25. It’s best to call them directly to confirm whether or not they are open.
Target
Target is open. Target stores across the US will be open on Memorial Day. Any shopping that you might need to do there can be done on May 25 without any issues. There are numerous ways to save money at Target.
Costco
Costco is closed. Costco is one of the few retail outlets that closes to observe Memorial Day. It’s one of only six days when they are closed. If you need to stock up on anything like food for your barbecue or drinks for the weekend, be sure to do it before Monday.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s is open. All the wholesale clubs will be open, but not their regular Monday hours. They will be open from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm on Monday which are their normal Sunday hours.
Home Depot
Home Depot is open. For all those who want to begin on their summer outdoor projects, all their stores will be open on Memorial Day. There are plenty of ways to save money at Home Depot.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s is open. If you are planning any building projects around the house, Lowe’s will be open on May 25. They will operate on their normal Monday business hours.
Best Buy
Best Buy is open. For those in need of electronic gadgets, Best Buy will be open and have their Memorial Day sale last until the end of the month. They will be open their regular Monday hours on May 25.
Sears
Sears is open. For those who have a lot of home shopping to do, Sears will be having a Memorial Day sale. A representative said that, “Some stores may have special hours, so we recommend you check with each local store to verify their hours.”
Macy’s
Macy’s is open. Macy’s will be having a large Memorial Day sale, with discount coupons which can be stacked with discounted prices for spring clothes that need to be moved for summer collections. Macy’s clothes sales are often one of the best sales over the Memorial Day weekend.
You may also want to note that grocery stores will be open on May 25 while banks and post offices will be closed for the day.
(Photo courtesy of Ian Sane)