Federal offices, national banks, and post offices across the United States will close on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
Most major grocery stores, retailers, and restaurants plan to remain open with regular or modified hours during the holiday weekend.
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Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors military service members who died in the line of duty.
The holiday weekend begins on Friday, May 22, 2026, prompting widespread schedule changes for public services and commercial businesses.
Postal and Shipping Services
Post offices will be closed for retail transactions, and regular mail will not be delivered on May 25, according to the USPS website.
UPS and FedEx will suspend regular pickup and delivery services, though specialized emergency services like UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical remain operational.
Banks and Municipal Services
Most financial institutions, including national branches of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, will close due to the Federal Reserve holiday.
Local municipalities, such as Lexington, Massachusetts, have announced closures for non-emergency administrative buildings, public libraries, and community centers.
Curbside trash collection will be delayed by one day.
In the Washington D. C.
, Maryland, and Virginia region, transit systems are adjusting schedules. Metrorail will run normally from 6 a.
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m. to midnight, while Metrobus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Commuter rail services MARC and VRE will suspend operations entirely on Monday.
Retail and Grocery Stores
Major supermarket chains like Publix, Winn-Dixie, Trader Joe's, and The Fresh Market intend to maintain regular hours, though Publix pharmacies will generally close.
Discount retailers Walmart and Target will open, while Sam's Club will operate under shortened hours: 8 a. m.
to 6 p. m.
for Plus members and 10 a. m.
to 6 p. m.
for Club members.
Costco locations nationwide will close on Memorial Day, following company policy.
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CVS and Walgreens will keep retail storefronts open, but select pharmacy counters inside the stores will shut down for the day.
