Memorial Day 2024: What will remain open and what will be closed? Here are details

You might have been waiting for the Memorial Day and it has come. It is one of the Federal holidays. What began as a "Decoration Day," to commemorate those who died in the Civil War became Memorial Day to honor all those soldiers who died for the country. As it is a federal holiday, many offices, including banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. May offices in the private sector too will remain closed.

What will be closed on Memorial Day?

According to 'USA Today', U.S. Postal Service facilities will remain closed for retail transactions on Memorial Day. However, Priority Mail Express will be delivered.


UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will be closed on Memorial Day.

Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase will keep their branches closed on Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day: What will remain open

Everything will not be closed on Memorial Day. 'USA Today' has reported that Walmart stores will remain open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., though Costco stores will be closed. Target stores will be open on Memorial Day, though store hours may vary, so local stores should be checked.

Many CVS stores will be open regular hours, but some of them may be open for reduced hours.

A majority of Rite Aid locations will be open on Memorial Day, but store hours may vary.

Walgreens stores will remain open during regular hours on Monday.

Most Home Depot stores will be open regular hours on May 27, but store hours may differ from city to city.

Lowe's stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day.

Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so store hours may vary from store to store.

Dates back to 19th century

Memorial Day began in the 19th century as Gen. John Logan issued an order in 1868 to observe May 30 as a day of remembrance for those who died serving in the Civil War. While all Northern states recognized Decoration Day as a holiday by 1890, Southern states chose to observe it on separate days. During World War One, a decision was taken to honor all those who died fighting any war, not just the Civil War. The date of Memorial Day was changed from May 30 to the last Monday in May by enacting the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

FAQs

What will remain closed on the Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is one of the Federal holidays. U.S. Postal Service facilities will remain closed for retail transactions on Memorial Day. Branches of certain banks too will be closed on that day.

How did the Memorial Dat begin?
Memorial Day began in the 19th century as Gen. John Logan issued an order in 1868 to observe May 30 as a day of remembrance for those who died serving in the Civil War. While all Northern states recognized Decoration Day as a holiday by 1890, Southern states chose to observe it on separate days.