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Costco Closes Memorial Day 2026, Rivals Remain Open

5/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Costco will close on Memorial Day 2026 while most other national retailers stay open.
The United States will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, and federal holiday rules will shut banks, post offices, and the stock market.
Major grocery chains such as Kroger, Walmart, and Whole Foods will keep regular hours on the holiday.
United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx will suspend standard pickup and delivery services, while FedEx Custom Critical will operate 24/7.
Public schools and nonessential government offices such as Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations will be closed on Monday.

History

Historical Context

Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act on June 28, 1968, moving Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Monday and standardizing closures for 2.5 million federal workers in 1971. That shift prompted retailers such as Walmart to adjust schedules, and now Costco will close on Memorial Day 2026, echoing the long-standing federal-holiday pattern.

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Story summary

Costco will close on Memorial Day 2026 while most other national retailers stay open.
The United States will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, and federal holiday rules will shut banks, post offices, and the stock market.
Major grocery chains such as Kroger, Walmart, and Whole Foods will keep regular hours on the holiday.
United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx will suspend standard pickup and delivery services, while FedEx Custom Critical will operate 24/7.
Public schools and nonessential government offices such as Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations will be closed on Monday.

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