Memorial Day is almost here. Many of us will get a day off and have the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. But it isn’t just a day to relax and have a cookout — it’s a day that honors those who died in service to the country.
Is Memorial Day considered a holiday? Will the mail come? Is the stock market open? Do you get a day off work? Will your garbage get picked up? Here’s what to know.
When is Memorial Day 2026? How many days until Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a federal holiday and America’s annual day to mourn and honor those who died serving in the armed forces. It is observed annually on the last Monday in May, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
This year, it will be on Monday, May 25, 2026. As of May 20, we’re just 5 days away from Memorial Day 2026.
While many people may be able to enjoy a three-day weekend, Memorial Day is a one-day observance.
Who gets the day off work on Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is listed as one of the 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Most federal workers are entitled to paid holiday time off. So too are many private sector workers.
Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day? When is it usually open?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets won’t be open on Memorial Day, according to the New York Stock Exchange. Those markets are open typically Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.
Will banks be open or closed on Memorial Day?
According to U.S. News and World Report, banks and their branches will be closed on Memorial Day.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Will you get mail on Memorial Day? Does USPS deliver?
Mail does not get delivered on federal holidays, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on Memorial Day, according to the USPS website.
USPS priority mail is the only service in operation.
Will FedEx and UPS have deliveries and pickups on Memorial Day?
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will not operate on Memorial Day. However, critical deliveries will still be in service.
Will there be trash pickup on Memorial Day? Check garbage collection schedules in Ohio
Will garbage trucks be running on Memorial Day 2026? There’s a good chance you won’t have trash pickup because of the holiday. Ohio’s bigger cities won’t see garbage trucks on Memorial Day.
Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Canton will not have trash pickup, and garbage service will be delayed by one day. Check your local provider to see how your garbage pickup might be affected by the Memorial Day holiday.
Is Kroger open on Memorial Day? Check your local store
Have last-minute groceries to grab? According to the Kroger website, stores should have normal hours on Memorial Day. However, check with your local store for exact hours.
Is Aldi open on Memorial Day? Is Giant Eagle open?
Aldi will operate on Memorial Day but with limited hours. Check with your local store for specific hours.
Giant Eagle will be open on Memorial Day, according to Hours Guide.
When is the next federal holiday? Juneteenth and July 4 are approaching
The next holiday that most U.S. workers will have a day off is Independence Day, which falls on Saturday, July 4. Because it falls on a weekend, most workers will have Friday, July 3, off, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What’s closed for Memorial Day 2026? Do you get a day off? What to know
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, USA TODAY NETWORK / Cincinnati Enquirer
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