What is open or closed on Memorial Day? When is the holiday? Banks, mail, stock market and more
Americans will soon celebrate Memorial Day, but what will be open or closed during the holiday?
Here's what we know about banks, the stock market, USPS mail delivery and more on Memorial Day:
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Most banks will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, according to The Federal Reserve.
The stock markets on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) are all closed for trading on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. SIFMA will also close early at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, 2025.
The United States Postal Service will be closed and mail will not be delivered on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.
FedEx Custom Critical will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, but all other delivery options are expected to be closed.
There will be no UPS delivery and pickup services on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, but the UPS Store may be open at select locations. UPS Express Critical is available.
Yes. State employees do not work on Memorial Day in Indiana.
In 2026, Memorial Day will fall on Monday, May 25.
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