Publix will be open on Memorial Day, with most supermarket locations operating while the Publix Pharmacy typically remains closed on federal holidays, and customers are advised to confirm hours using the store locator.
Costco confirmed that all warehouse locations will be closed nationwide on Monday, May 25, while Walmart is open at most stores, generally from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time.
Target stores will operate during regular hours, often opening early and remaining open into the evening, and major home and retail chains such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Kohl's, and Macy's will also be open for holiday shopping.
Grocery chains beyond Publix remain open. Trader Joe's generally keeps regular hours, most Whole Foods stores operate normally, ALDI often uses reduced hours commonly from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Kroger typically runs regular hours, often 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Federal Holiday Impacts And Consumer Implications
Memorial Day is an official US federal holiday that pauses many government and financial services and honors military personnel who died while serving the country.
Banks will be closed, as the Federal Reserve does not operate on the holiday, and major banks including Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi, and TD Bank suspend branch operations for the day.
The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Composite are closed on Memorial Day, with trading set to resume on Tuesday, May 26, and USPS post offices and mail delivery are suspended for the full day.
Shipping firms operate on modified schedules, with UPS running limited services and many locations closed, and FedEx offering reduced services in some areas; retailers often report heavy traffic before the holiday.
Costco's closure frequently drives last-minute shopping in the days before Memorial Day, creating high demand for groceries and party supplies, and shoppers are urged to double-check local hours before heading out.
