New Delhi, May 25 -- On Memorial Day millions of Americans are preparing for holiday shopping, travel, cookouts and gatherings. While most major retailers, grocery stores and restaurant chains will remain open on Monday (May 25), several essential services - including banks, post offices and the stock market - will be closed on account of the federal holiday.

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors US military personnel who died while serving the country. Originally known as "Decoration Day," the observance dates back to the 1860s following the Civil War.

Here's a full breakdown of what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2026.

Most national retail chains will operate under regular or modified business hours on Memorial ...