25-05-2025
Is Publix open on Memorial Day? See Pensacola stores Memorial Day hours 2025
Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day, a national holiday that honors those in the U.S. armed forces who have died in service.
Escambia County and Santa Rosa County hosted various ceremonies and services this holiday weekend, honoring fallen members of the military. The long holiday weekend is also viewed as the unofficial start of summer, usually filled with beach days, barbecues and special deals.
Due to the federal holiday, banks, schools and nonessential government offices will be closed May 26.
But just because banks and federal institutions are closed, are stores not open for business, too?
Luckily, if you need to grab something last-minute, here are the grocery stores that will be open Monday on Memorial Day and their holiday hours.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May.
In 2025, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26.
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Yes, Memorial Day is one of 12 federal holidays.
Here are 2025 federal holidays:
Jan. 1: New Year's Day
Jan. 20: Inauguration Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 17: Washington's Birthday. Many state and local governments designation it as Presidents Day.
May 26: Memorial Day
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4: Independence Day
Sept. 1: Labor Day
Oct. 13: Columbus Day
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 25: Christmas Day
Yes. Memorial Day also is a paid holiday in Florida.
The Florida Department of Management Services lists the following days observed as paid holidays by state agencies:
Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year's Day
Jan. 20, Monday: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
May 26, Monday: Memorial Day
July 4, Friday: Independence Day
Sept. 1, Monday: Labor Day
Nov. 11, Tuesday: Veterans Day
Nov. 27, Thursday: Thanksgiving
Nov. 28: Friday after Thanksgiving
Dec. 25, Thursday: Christmas Day
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Publix will be open on Memorial Day.
However, pharmacies will be closed, the company told USA TODAY.
Publix is closed for three holidays during the year: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Aldi stores will be open but will have limited hours. See store hours using the store locator.
Aldi is closed on four holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Most Whole Foods stores will be open on Memorial Day, the company said on its website.
Whole Foods is closed on Christmas and many stores have modified hours on: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
➤ Check your store's hours.
All Winn-Dixie grocery and liquor stores will be open regular business hours on Memorial Day.
Trader Joe's stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Yes, all Fresh Market locations will be open on Memorial Day.
A spokesperson said Fresh Market will continue in 2025 offering 10% off for veterans on Memorial Day.
Sprouts will be open on Memorial Day.
The grocery store's website shows it is closed only on Christmas Day, but has shortened hours for a few other days.
Walmart stores will be open during its regular hours on Memorial Day, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Store hours are typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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No, Ever'Man will not open on Memorial Day, according to its official website.
Yes, Target will be open on Memorial Day.
Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store on its holiday hours.
Sam's Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on Memorial Day, according to the company's website.
Costco will be closed on Memorial Day.
It is one of seven days the warehouse stores are closed, according to its website.
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day can trace its origins back to the years after the Civil War when people began to decorate the graves and say prayers to those killed during the war.
In 1868, Gen. John Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance, according to The observance was called Decoration Day, and it was observed on May 30, 1868, as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. The date was chosen because it wasn't the anniversary of any Civil War battle, said.
Originally honoring only those who died during the Civil War, Decoration Day expanded to recognize the sacrifices of others after World War I.
"The holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan," according to the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971 and changed from May 30 to the last Monday in May under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Fast facts: 10 historical facts about Memorial Day
Contributor: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Are grocery stores open on Memorial Day? 2025 holiday store hours
