Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States honoring fallen soldiers. While banks and government offices take a breather, many grocery stores are open for you to grab that forgotten package of hot dog buns or jumbo-sized container of potato salad for your backyard barbeque. Here's a quick list of stores that will be open during regular hours this Memorial Day:
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Kroger family of stores: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano's, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick'n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith's Food and Drug
- Rite Aid
- Sprouts
- Target
- Trader Joe's
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
If you're not feeling especially like doing the cooking yourself, plenty of restaurants are ready to fire up their kitchens to dish out deliciousness this holiday. From classic fast food joints to family-friendly sit-down spots, the below guide will help you discover which eateries will be open on Memorial Day.
- Chick-fil-A: Closed on Sundays only, so open on Memorial Day.
- Dunkin': Most locations are expected to be open. Hours may vary, so check with your local store.
- McDonald's: Most locations are open, but hours may vary. Use the store locator tool to confirm hours for your preferred location.
- Subway: Locations are independently owned and operated, so hours may vary by location. Call your local restaurant to confirm hours.
- Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- Wendy's: Most locations are open, but hours may vary. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- Applebee's: Most locations are open, but hours may vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- Bob Evans: Open during regular hours. Enjoy breakfast options or lighter summer salads.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Open with normal business hours, but hours may vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours or inquire about family bundle deals.
- Cheddar's: Cheddar's locations are open and offering family bundles with chicken tenders, grilled salmon, sides, and their signature Honey Butter Croissants.
- Chili's: Open for dine-in, takeout, and pickup, and are also offering party platters and margarita kits (where available).
- Cracker Barrel: Locations are open regular hours.
- Denny's: Open with breakfast, lunch, and dinner family pack options.
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse: Offering catering bundles for 6 with beef tenderloin, halibut, or chicken, including sides and dessert.
- Golden Corral: Locations are open, but hours may vary by location. Some locations offer a special breakfast buffet on Memorial Day. Call ahead to confirm details.
- IHOP: IHOP locations are open for the holiday, but hours vary by location. Check their website or app for details.
- Longhorn Steakhouse: Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day and are also offering steaks to go.
- Marco's Pizza: Locations are open with their Marco's Mega Deal offering a large pizza, Cheezybread, and Cinnasquares.
- Olive Garden: Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Memorial Day.
- Outback Steakhouse: Locations are open to satisfy your steak and Bloomin' Onion cravings.
- P.F. Chang's: Open with normal business hours. Enjoy their Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
- The Cheesecake Factory: Open under normal business hours with pickup, delivery, and curbside to-go options.
Enjoy a delicious Memorial Day with family and friends!