Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer. And if you need a last-minute ingredient before you grill or just want to take advantage of Memorial Day sales, you'll want to know which stores and restaurants are open on Memorial Day in 2025. Luckily, we've gathered them all in a list for you here.
Need a sun umbrella or string lights for your backyard party? Lowe's and Walmart are both open. Need a quick lunch for the kids en route to the beach? McDonald's and Chipotle have you covered. No matter what your Memorial Day activity plan is, there's sure to be a spot where you can get everything you need to make it a memorable day.
Here are all the spots you can expect to be open on Memorial Day, which falls on May 26 this year. Certain establishments have different holiday hours or hours that vary between locations, so it's best to call your local restaurant or store to confirm their hours.
Restaurants Open on Memorial Day
- Applebee’s
- Bahama Breeze Island Grille
- Benihana
- BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
- Bob Evans
- Bonefish Grill
- Boston Market
- Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Chili's
- Cracker Barrel
- Denny’s
- Eddie V's Prime Seafood
- Fogo de Chão
- Golden Corral
- IHOP
- Kona Grill
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- McCormick & Schmick’s
- Noodles & Company
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panera Bread
- P.F. Chang’s
- Red Lobster
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- The Cheesecake Factory
- TGI Fridays
- Waffle House
- Yard House
Fast Food Restaurants Open on Memorial Day
- Arby’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Domino’s
- Five Guys
- In-N-Out Burger
- KFC
- McDonald’s
- Papa John’s
- Pizza Hut
- Potbelly
- Shake Shack
- Sonic Drive-In
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Wendy’s
- Whataburger
Grocery Stores Open on Memorial Day
- Albertson's: Hours vary based on location.
- Aldi: Most stores are open for limited hours.
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: Most stores are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- H-E-B: Hours vary based on location.
- Kmart: Hours vary based on location.
- Kroger: Hours vary based on location.
- Publix: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sam's Club: Most stores are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Save a Lot: Hours vary based on location.
- Save-Mart: Most stores are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- ShopRite: Hours vary based on location.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Hours vary based on location.
- Target: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Trader Joe's: Hours vary based on location.
- Vons: Hours vary based on location.
- Walmart: Most stores are open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wegmans: Hours vary based on location.
- Whole Foods: Hours vary based on location.
Convenience Stores Open on Memorial Day
Keep in mind, the actual pharmacy within the store may have different operating hours. If you need to consult a pharmacist or pick up a prescription, call ahead to confirm that they're open.
- Cumberland Farms: Hours vary based on location.
- CVS: Most stores are open 24 hours.
- Duane Reade: Most stores are open 24 hours.
- Quik Stop: Hours vary based on location.
- Rite-Aid: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Walgreens: Hours vary based on location.
- 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24 hours.
Department Stores Open on Memorial Day
- Bed Bath & Beyond: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Best Buy: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Crate & Barrel: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- IKEA: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Lowe's: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Macy's: Some stores offering contactless curbside pickup.
- Sephora: Hours vary by location.
- The Home Depot: Hours vary by location.
- T.J. Maxx: Some stores are open.
- Ulta: Most stores open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Liquor Stores Open on Memorial Day
If you live in a state or district with privately owned and operated liquor stores — Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington or Wisconsin — it's best to call ahead to determine your local store's hours.
- Iowa: Stores will be open.
- Maine: Stores will be open.
- Michigan: Stores will be open.
- Mississippi: Stores will be open.
- New Hampshire: Stores will be open.
- North Carolina: Stores will be open.
- Ohio: Stores will be open.
- Oregon: Stores will be open.
- Pennsylvania: Stores will be open.
- Vermont: Stores will be open.
- Virginia: Stores will be open.
- West Virginia: Stores will be open.
- Wyoming: Stores will be open.
Stores Closed on Memorial Day
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
