8 Places That Close on Memorial Day, Plus 3 Stores That'll Be Open

Summer kicks off with Memorial Day, a time to honor fallen soldiers and embrace the season with loved ones, whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ or stocking up for a perfect beach day picnic.

With many businesses closing for the federal holiday, a little planning can go a long way. It's the perfect time to put that Costco membership to use and stock up before the rush, but if you need to run an errand last-minute, don't worry.

We've rounded up what's open and what's closed so your Memorial Day weekend stays stress-free.

Don't expect to find any mail in your mailbox on Memorial Day — the U.S. Postal Service observes the holiday and won't be delivering mail.

Post office facilities will also be closed if you need to ship items or pick up packages.

You also may miss out if you plan to get a package delivered with UPS instead of the post office as UPS won't pick up or deliver packages.

Your local UPS store may be open for the holiday but hours can vary from store to store so it's important to check before you go.

The good news is you can sleep in on Memorial Day. Public schools around the country will be closed.

You might want to double-check to make sure your local private schools are closed that day, but it's pretty likely that the doors will be locked.

Costco is a great place to stock up on hot dogs, plates, drinks, and anything else you might need for a Memorial Day barbecue.

But make sure you stock up ahead of time since Costco will be closed on Memorial Day. You may also want to consider shopping before the weekend starts, as Saturdays and Sundays are already some of the retailer's busiest days.

Pro tip: Costco's Memorial Day sale continues online if you have your eye on a new appliance at a lower price.

Like UPS, FedEx won't be delivering packages or picking up items you need to ship.

Local FedEx locations may or may not be open, so it's important to check with your nearest location to find out.

You'll probably still have access to an ATM if you need cash but don't expect to do any other banking business on Memorial Day.

It is a holiday for banks in accordance with the Federal Reserve System guidelines so try to get any banking issues handled before the weekend instead.

Trading is halted at the national stock markets so don't expect to buy or sell stocks or commodities.

The closure affects the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and the Chicago Board of Trade.

Memorial Day is a Federal holiday so places like government offices and courts will be closed.

State and local offices are also likely to be closed, but you may want to check and see if your city has government events or memorials in observance of Memorial Day.

Grocery chain Aldi will be open on Memorial Day but will have limited hours.

Check with your local Aldi to find out what the store's hours are that day so you can shop and get what you need during the shortened open hours.

You'll have plenty of time to stop by Target for bathing suits for a pool day or to pick up things you forgot for your family barbecue.

You may want to check before you go to make sure they'll be open, but chances are you'll be good to head in and grab what you need or just wander the aisles on your day off.

Walmart is another major retailer that plans to have stores open on Memorial Day.

The retailer is likely to be open during its normal business hours so you can stop by for weekend party supplies or just to get a grocery run in.

You can also do your typical grocery shopping on Memorial Day, as most grocery stores are usually open and operating during their normal business hours or amended business hours.

Grocery chains like Kroger, Publix, Albertsons, and others are usually open, but you should double-check before you head out. Some stores may have amended hours or might not have all the normal services, like pharmacies, open.

Many stores and business offices may be closed on Memorial Day, so it's a good idea to check business hours before. That way, you'll be able to save money shopping for essentials beforehand or on the day of, if you're looking to buy fresher foods.