Memorial Day 2015: What Stores, Businesses, Banks, Restaurants Are Open or Closed On Monday

Memorial Day 2015 is almost upon us and, before you know it, May 25 will be here, and there are a number of things you need to know. The federal holiday is very important, and a number of businesses will be closing in observance of it. You need to know what businesses, banks, stores, and other things will be closed and locked up for Memorial Day.

There is a very good chance that federal employees will have the day off on Monday, but don’t just assume. Always check with your boss to make sure if you’re working or not.

Don’t be caught off-guard on Monday, and make sure you know what’s open and what is closed. If you’re out running errands on Memorial Day 2015 or simply need to run to the store, make sure you know what’s going to be there for you.

Will The United States Post Office Be Open And Delivering?

There will not be any mail delivered on Memorial Day, so no need to head out to the mailbox. USPS has a list of all postal holidays for 2015 and those that you won’t be able to head into offices or receive mail.

Are UPS And FedEx Delivering And Open On Monday?

UPS will observe Memorial Day 2015, which means they will be closed and there will be no delivery or anything from the men and women in brown.

FedEx will also be closed for Memorial Day with no Express, Ground, Home Delivery, or Freight. On Tuesday, May 26, everything will be running normally again, except for home delivery.

Is The Stock Market Open And Operating?

No, it will be closed on Monday. The Street has a full list of all holidays observed by the stock market, so be sure to familiarize yourself with them all. Don’t look for the NASDAQ or New York Stock Exchange to be in operation.

Are Any Banks Open At All?

While some people may say that certain branches of banks are open, they usually aren’t. As the Holiday Schedule states, banks do observe and recognize Memorial Day as a holiday and will be closed.

What Federal And State Offices Are Going To Be Open On Memorial Day 2015?

Not a single one of them. That’s right, don’t head out to get your license renewed at the DMV or head to city hall for some new paperwork. Those employees will have the day off, and you’ll have to take care of business on Tuesday.

Will Malls, Retail Stores, And Restaurants Be Open On Memorial Day 2015?

Memorial Day is actually one of the days to get some of the best sales of the year. Be sure to check out Walmart, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Best Buy, Kmart, and so many other stores for some great bargains and huge savings. Many sales will run the full weekend, so get your deals in while you can.

Please take notice of your local grocery stores’ and pharmacies’ hours, though, as this may not be the case. Some of them are only open for shorter hours, and others are not opening their doors at all on Monday. The same can be said for restaurants.

Memorial Day 2015 is coming up quickly, and many may not realize that a lot of banks, stores businesses, restaurants, banks and more do recognize it and observe it. They may be open, but a lot will be closed, so prepare yourself.

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