Which Grocery Stores Are Open on Memorial Day? Kroger, Walmart and More

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With Memorial Day coming on Monday, May 30, many Americans will be wanting to know which grocery stores will be open so they can stock up their kitchens to host cookouts with friends and family.

The federal holiday in the U.S. honors military personnel who have died while serving the country. Many Americans use the occasion to share a meal with their loved ones to pay tribute to those who fought for the U.S.

Here is a list of grocery stores that are open on Memorial Day:

Albertson's

The grocery store has Memorial Day cookout ideas on its website. Opening hours may be reduced, and will vary based on location.

Aldi

Most stores are open for limited hours. Specific holiday hours for your local store can be found by using Aldi's store locator.

Kmart

Opening hours vary based on location. Typical opening hours on a Monday are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Customers can look out for Memorial Day deals at the grocery store.

Kroger

Kroger stores will be open, typically operating at regular hours, according to theholidayschedule.com. Kroger advises giving your store a call to find out their opening hours for the holiday.

Publix

Although Publix is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, on Memorial Day, most stores should be operating at regular hours, which are typically around 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. To be sure, contact your local Publix.

Sam's Club

Most stores are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m for plus members, while 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for club members, according to its website.

Save-A-Lot

The opening hours for the budget grocery store vary based on location. There are some 900 Save a Lot stores in the United States.

Walmart shopping
People wearing protective masks shop in a Walmart store on May 18, 2021 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. With Memorial Day falling on Monday May 30, many Americans will be wanting to know which grocery stores... Joe Raedle/Getty

Save-Mart

Most stores will be open on Memorial Day. Although daily hours will vary, stores are typically open between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

ShopRite

Hours vary based on location. The Holiday Schedule reports that ShopRite stores operate regular hours on Memorial Day.

Target

Most Target stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are more than 1,900 stores operating in the U.S.

Trader Joe's

All stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The company says that its stores will be open regular hours on May 30.

Vons

Hours vary based on location. Typical Monday hours are 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Walmart

Walmart is one of the largest grocery store chains in the U.S. Most stores will be open for regular business hours— 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. — on Memorial Day.

Wegmans

Hours vary based on location, but stores are typically open from 6 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. seven days a week. Pharmacies and other departments may be on reduced hours.

Whole Foods

Hours at Whole Foods may vary based on location. Those on a health kick can satisfy their craving for local, organic and plant-based food on Memorial Day.

About the writer

Jack Dutton is a Newsweek Reporter based in Cape Town, South Africa. His focus is reporting on global politics and international relations. He has covered climate change, foreign affairs, migration and public health extensively. Jack joined Newsweek in January 2021 from The National where he was Night Editor and previously worked at Euromoney, where he edited a B2B magazine on the aviation industry. He is a graduate of Sussex University.  Languages: English.

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