Stores open on Memorial Day 2023: Your guide to what is (and isn't) closed

September 16, 2022: American flags are seen at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
September 16, 2022: American flags are seen at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Today is Memorial Day, which means people across the country will have the day off of work or school.

That includes employees at some retailers that are shutting down for the day.

Hours of operation at stores vary over the federal holiday, which honors U.S. soldiers who died during service. Some stores, like Target, are operating under regular hours. Others like PetSmart are running on reduced hours, and a select few are closing down stores entirely for the holiday.

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Most retailers suggest customers look up their local store on their website or mobile app to double-check holiday hours.

Here's a list of major retailers' hours of operation on Memorial Day.

Are grocery stores open on Memorial Day?

Aldi: Aldi stores operate on limited hours on Memorial Day. Specific hours can be found using the company’s store locator.

Publix: Stores will be open during normal operating hours.

Trader Joe’s: The grocery chain will be open regular hours on Monday.

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Are warehouse stores closed on Memorial Day?

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Costco: Costco’s U.S. warehouses will be closed on Memorial Day.

Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for club members, according to its website.

Are big box stores open on Memorial Day?

Walmart: Walmart will be open on Memorial Day, although hours vary by location. Shoppers can check on each store’s schedule via Walmart’s online store locator.

Target: Target stores will be operating under normal store business hours, which vary by location. Store hours can be viewed on the "Find a store" feature on Target's website.

Are pet stores open on Memorial Day?

PetSmart: Memorial Day hours for PetSmart will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. instead of the usual 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday hours.

Petco: Locations will operate on regular hours on Memorial Day.

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Are home improvement stores open on Memorial Day?

Home Depot: Stores will be operating at regular hours.

Lowe’s: Stores will be open on Memorial Day and will operate under normal business hours.

Which restaurants are open on Memorial Day?

Chick-fil-A: U.S. restaurants will be open Monday. Each location’s hours of operation can be reviewed online.

Starbucks: Store hours vary by location. Customers can check specific store hours on the Starbucks app or online store locator.

McDonald’s: Hours vary by location, but most McDonald's will be open on the holiday. Customers can check local store hours online.

Chipotle: Chipotle will be open on Memorial Day during normal hours, with stores operating 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Does mail move on Memorial Day?

UPS: UPS will not offer pickup or delivery service on Memorial Day, and store locations will be closed. UPS Express Critical service is still available.

USPS: The U.S. Postal Service’s offices will be closed Monday, and it will not deliver regular mail or packages.

FedEx: FedEx will not offer pickup or delivery service and its offices will operate under modified hours with some locations closed, according to its website. Customers can contact their local FedEx location for details.

What other stores are open on Memorial Day?

Goodwill: Hours will vary by location, and some stores may be closed.

Ikea: U.S. stores will be open at normal operating hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dollar General: Dollar General will be open during regular hours, which vary by location.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are stores open on Memorial Day? A guide to what will be open

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