Memorial Day: Which department stores, restaurants are open? What is closed?

The Dayton National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day service this morning. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery at 4100 W. Third St. FILE

The Dayton National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day service this morning. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery at 4100 W. Third St. FILE

Memorial Day is Monday and with it comes the unofficial beginning of summer.

To honor those who died in service of their country, federal and state government offices close. To kick off the summer season, department stores stay open. Here’s a list of what will be open and what will be closed on Memorial Day.

Department stores open on Memorial Day

Some stores may have different hours, but most stores are open regular hours.

Grocery stores open on Memorial Day

  • Dorothy Lane Market: All stores will be open normal business hours. The Oakwood store is open 24 hours and the Washington Square and Springboro stores will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Aldi: Most stores are open for limited hours.
  • Kroger: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday
  • Sam's Club: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Save a Lot: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Target: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Trader Joe's: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Walmart: Most are open 24 hours. Other locations are open for normal hours.
  • Whole Foods: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Closed: Costco is closed on Memorial Day

Restaurants open on Memorial Day

Movie theaters open on Memorial Day

Most theaters are open regular hours on Memorial Day. Here is a list with links to their website so you can check if your neighborhood cinema is open.

What is closed?

Here is what will be closed on Monday:

  • Banks
  • Courts
  • Federal buildings
  • Post offices
  • Schools
  • The stock market
SPRINGFIELD, VA - JULY 26: The signs of a Chick-fil-A are seen July 26, 2012 in Springfield, Virginia. 

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