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What’s Open on Memorial Day 2018

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Around 41.5 million people plan to travel this weekend — and many of them will face heavy rainstorms that may require some last-minute shuffling of plans. You might find yourself searching for indoor activities as a result — so it’s good to know what’s open on Memorial Day.

Remember that it’s a federal holiday, meaning that all government offices will be closed — and so will banks, post offices, schools and the stock market.

But that doesn’t mean that everything else will be closed this coming Monday, May 28. In fact, many establishments will hold special Memorial Day sales, with deals and freebies for veterans.

While most major chain stores and restaurants will be open — some locally-owned businesses might be likelier not to be open. When in doubt, call ahead to see whether an establishment is open and for what hours.

What’s Open on Memorial Day

Most, if not all, retail stores are open on Memorial Day. Not surprisingly, Walmart is included, along with Costco and Target.

Drug Stores

The major drug store chains, like Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS, will all be open. However, if you frequent a local, independent pharmacy, you may want to confirm their holiday hours on Monday.

Groceries and Convenience Stores

For the most part, grocery stores and convenience stores will be open on Memorial Day. Some may have reduced hours for the holiday, so you’ll want to call ahead to confirm their schedules.

Restaurants

Major chain restaurants will be open on Memorial Day, but locally-owned establishments may be exceptions — you’ll want to call ahead before showing up at one of them that day.

Gas Stations

Most gas stations will be open on Monday, although some locally-owned stations may be closed or have reduced hours for the holiday.

Financial Institutions and Capital Markets

Banks, credit unions, and all U.S.-based investment related entities will  be closed on May 28 — since they observe federal holidays.

But this won’t preclude you from using ATMs and online banking applications. Between the two technologies you can conduct most forms of transactions, although they won’t clear until at least the next business day.

Schools and Libraries

Both public and private schools tend to observe federal holidays like Memorial Day — they won’t be open and kids will get a three-day weekend.

Similarly, libraries will remain closed on Memorial Day. Most are also closed on Sunday, so you’ll want to be sure to make your trip to the library before it closes Saturday.

Government Offices and Postal Services

As previously stated, because Memorial Day is a federal holiday, government offices will be closed at all levels.

That includes Social Security offices, courthouses, and the Department of Motor Vehicles — all closed for the day.

Along with that, there will be no mail delivery and no postal staff on duty Memorial day — although some self-serve post office locations might have their lobbies open for people to mail letters and check P.O. boxes.

The closures include Fedex and United Parcel Service — with the exception of UPS Express Critical service and FedEx Custom Critical.

No matter what your plans are, it is always a good idea to call ahead and confirm a store’s holiday hours before heading out.

Readers, what sort of plans are you making for Memorial Day Weekend?

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Is Target Open or Closed on Memorial Day 2015?

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There’s nothing worse than going to a store to find just out that it is closed for a particular holiday. This is often the case when federal holidays come around in the United States, because these holidays are not national holidays. That is, only federal employees are guaranteed the day off work.

Retail stores such as Target get to decide on an individual basis whether they will observe the particular holiday or not. Even more confusing, some stores observe certain federal holidays while not observing others. This often leaves the consumer having no idea whether a store is going to be open or not on a particular holiday in the US. With Memorial Day landing on Monday, May 25, 2015, many people are beginning to wonder, “Are Target stores open on Memorial Day?”

Is Target Open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Target is open on Memorial Day. For those who enjoy shopping the Memorial Day sales and love to save money at Target, you’ll be happy to know Target stores remain open on Memorial Day. There are only two days during the year when Target stores close (Easter and Christmas), and they remain open the other 363 days a year.

Shopping Target Memorial Day Sales

When shopping sale events, the most important thing to remember is that a deal is never a deal if you purchase something which you weren’t planning to purchase in the first place. It doesn’t matter how much of a discount you can get on the item. Discounts are only true savings if you buy something you were already planning to purchase and use.

With this in mind, there may be some quality items you can purchase at a discount at the Target Memorial Day sale. As part of their sale this year, they are discounting summer home decor, summer clothing, grills and accessories, and swimwear. While these will be less expensive than if you buy them during the middle of summer, they won’t be as inexpensive as you can get them if you can wait until the summer season is over.

For those who are looking for deep discounts, you can look on the clothing racks for the last of the winter clothing which the store will be trying to get rid of so it doesn’t have to inventory it. In fact, anything remaining from winter may be discounted as much as 75% or more off its original retail price.

Major Retail Stores that are Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2015

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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)

Major Retail Stores that are Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2017

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This article has been updated for 2017

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 29, 2017, 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 29. 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 29 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 29.  Lowe’s stores may be on special holiday hours (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) so call ahead. The Lowe’s customer service number is: 1 (800) 445-6937.

Best Buy

Best Buy is open. For those in need of electronic gadgets, Best Buy will be open and have their Memorial Day sale.  Unlike past years, the 2017 Best Buy Memorial Day sale ends on Memorial Day.  They will be open their regular Monday hours on May 29.

Sears

Sears is open. For those who have a lot of home shopping to do, will be open on May 29.  Sears stores may have special closing hours, so we recommend you check with each local store to verify their hours.  The Sears customer service number is: 1 (800) 349-4358.

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.  Although Macy’s will be keeping their regular store hours, their delivery service will not be working on Memorial Day.

You may also want to note that grocery stores will be open on May 29 while banks and post offices will be closed for the day.

(Photo courtesy of Ian Sane)