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Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day

Nypost · · 318 words · By Fabiana Buontempo
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Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Here’s which retailers, grocery stores and pharmacies are open and closed on Memorial Day See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather.

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Claim 1: “Nordstrom [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 2: “Ulta Beauty [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 3: “Aldi [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Multiple independent sources (ALDI customer support, a store-specific notice, and a Florida grocery guide) confirm Aldi is open on Memorial Day, though they note limited hours.
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web search NEUTRAL — ALDI stores are closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additionally, ALDI stores operate limited hours on Memorial Day, ...
https://help.aldi.us/faqs/article/Hours-And-Locations
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... This Memorial Day, our stores will close early at 6pm. Check your store hours at ms.spr.ly/ALDIStores before heading into the long weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/ALDI.USA/posts/this-memorial-day-ou…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... Aldi stores will be open, but will have limited hours. See store hours using the store locator. Aldi is only closed on four holidays: New Year's ...
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2026/05/23/f…
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Claim 4: “Dunkin’ [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 5: “Stop & Shop (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.) [is open on Memorial Day]”
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One source (WWLP) mentions Stop & Shop has deals through Memorial Day, implying they are open, but there is no corroboration of the specific hours (7am-10pm) provided in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... ShopRite: Hours may vary at these independently owned and operated stores, although many will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 10 p.m..
https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/memorial-day-2026-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... Many restaurants and stores, however, will be open. Below is a list of stores that will be operating with regular hours on Memorial Day. It's ...
https://www.facebook.com/WTNH8/posts/the-following-retailers…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Stop & Shop has deals advertised that are only good through Memorial Day ... Big Y stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Memorial Day.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/are-grocery-stores-o…
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Claim 6: “Apple [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 7: “UPS [is closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 8: “Lowe’s [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 9: “Chick-fil-A [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 10: “Walgreens [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 11: “Macy’s [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 12: “PetSmart [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 13: “Bath & Body Works [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 14: “Walmart [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 15: “FedEx [is closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 16: “Most bank branches [are closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 17: “ShopRite (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; varies by store) [is open on Memorial Day]”
SINGLE SOURCE
While one source mentions ShopRite is open on Memorial Day, it contradicts the specific hours (7am-11pm) mentioned in the claim, stating instead that hours vary and may be 7am-8pm or 6am-10pm. Other sources mention ShopRite generally but not the specific hours.
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web search NEUTRAL — What stores are open on Memorial Day 2026? Walmart, Hobby Lobby and more.The following major supermarket chains are scheduled to be open on Memorial Day: ACME (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.; varies by store).
https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/what-stores-are-open-on-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Typical opening hours on a Monday are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but check with your local store before venturing out. Customers can keep an eye out on Memorial Day deals at the grocery store.
https://www.newsweek.com/which-grocery-stores-are-open-memor…
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web search NEUTRAL — ACME stores are open on Memorial Day 2026 for holiday grocery shopping. Most locations operate during regular business hours, but pharmacy departments may close or follow reduced schedules depending o…
https://starbucks-menus.ca/grocery-stores-closed-or-open-on-…
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Claim 18: “Lidl [is open on Memorial Day]”
CORROBORATED
Lidl's own promotional material and a regional guide for central PA confirm Lidl is open on Memorial Day.
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web search NEUTRAL — Location, phone number, days of operation, and hours for Lidl store US01453 in Atlanta, GA.
https://www.lidl.com/stores/US01453
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web search NEUTRAL — Memorial Day. Save More This Summer. Enjoy exclusive rewards and coupons with ... Shop at Lidl. High quality. Low prices. It's quite simple. AW21 ...
https://www.lidl.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Below is what we know about Memorial Day hours for area grocery stores, retailers and other businesses. ... Open regular hours. Lidl: Open regular ...
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/05/what-is-open-and-close…
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Claim 19: “Best Buy [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 20: “Post office [is closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 21: “Whole Foods [is open on Memorial Day]”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Whole Foods' Memorial Day hours.
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Claim 22: “Kohl’s [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 23: “Wegmans [is open on Memorial Day]”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Wegmans' Memorial Day hours.
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Claim 24: “Stock market [is closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 25: “Memorial Day weekend... is technically the unofficial start of summer”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. [1][2] It is observed on the last Monday of Ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · The meaning of MEMORIAL is serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative. How to use memorial in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorial
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web search NEUTRAL — Find 2821 memorial records at the Bethany Memorial Cemetery cemetery in Warren, Oregon. Add a memorial, flowers or photo.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/39072/Bethany-Memorial-C…
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Claim 26: “Chipotle [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 27: “Taco Bell [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 28: “Costco [is closed on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 29: “Trader Joe’s [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Three independent sources (a dedicated FAQ, nj.com, and a general grocery guide) confirm Trader Joe's is open on Memorial Day.
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web search NEUTRAL — If Trader Joe's is your preferred store to patronize for all your grocery needs, then you're in luck.Every year, TJ's is fully open all day on Memorial Day. There are only 3 days of the year Trader Jo…
https://www.foodie.com/1571035/trader-joes-hours-memorial-da…
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web search NEUTRAL — What stores are open on Memorial Day 2026? Walmart, Hobby Lobby and more.Plus, you can stop by a grocery store, like Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Sam’s Club and ShopRite, to pick up last-minute meats, vegetabl…
https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/what-stores-are-open-on-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stores like Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Publix are generally open on Memorial Day, although hours may vary by location.ACME stores are open on Memorial Day 2026 for holiday grocery shopping.
https://starbucks-menus.ca/grocery-stores-closed-or-open-on-…
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Claim 30: “Dick’s Sporting Goods [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 31: “Target [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 32: “Starbucks [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 33: “Old Navy [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 34: “CVS [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 35: “Nordstrom Rack [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 36: “Petco [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 37: “Burger King [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 38: “T.J. Maxx [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 39: “Rite Aid [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 40: “Duane Reade [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 41: “BJ’s Wholesale Club [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Two independent sources (a holiday hours guide and WPBF news) confirm BJ's Wholesale Club is open on Memorial Day.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — La Vergne ( lə-VURN) is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,719 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,430 in 2024 by the United States Census Bureau. La …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vergne,_Tennessee
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Meijer Inc. (, MY-ər) is an American regional supercenter chain headquartered in Walker, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids. The company currently operates in the states Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, K…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meijer
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Waterford is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is named after Waterford, Ireland. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 19,571 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterford,_Connecticut
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Claim 42: “Marshalls [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 43: “Home Depot [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 44: “Hobby Lobby [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Claim 45: “Sam’s Club [is open on Memorial Day]”
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Multiple sources, including AOL and Sam's Club hours guides, confirm the stores are open on Memorial Day with specific hours for different membership tiers.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the Memorial Day massacre of 1937, the Chicago Police Department shot and killed ten unarmed demonstrators in Chicago, on May 30, 1937. The incident took place during the Little Steel strike in the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1937_Memorial_Day_massacre
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 21, 2025, the memorial service for American political activist Charlie Kirk, who had been assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University, was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_service_of_Charlie_Ki…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mosgiel AFC is a Semi-Professional association football club in Mosgiel, New Zealand. They currently compete in the Southern Premier League.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosgiel_AFC
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