Overview
- Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, and Costco will be closed for the holiday while the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail and most national banks and U.S. stock and bond markets will also be closed.
- UPS and FedEx will suspend routine pickup and delivery services on the holiday, though 24/7 express or critical shipment options remain available for urgent parcels.
- Many large retailers and grocery chains — including Walmart, Target, Kroger and Trader Joe’s — are planning normal holiday hours, so shoppers can find alternatives for last‑minute supplies.
- Local governments and transit agencies are issuing varied holiday schedules that may include Sunday or reduced service for buses and trains, shifted trash and recycling pickup, and closed libraries and schools.
- Travel demand is expected to be high over the long weekend, so consumers should check local store and carrier hours, verify transit timetables, and complete essential errands before Monday to avoid delays.