Memorial Day is a solemn day dedicated to those in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In observance of the federal holiday, many public offices and businesses are closed or may have limited hours.
As you prepare for your holiday activities, here’s what’ s open and what’s closed in and around Milwaukee for Memorial Day this year.
When is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day is May 25, 2026.
Is Memorial Day a national holiday?
Yes. Since the end of the Civil War there have been different remembrances for those who died in uniform. It became a holiday when congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees.
Are federal offices open on Memorial Day?
No, it’s a federal holiday.
Are City of Milwaukee offices open on Memorial Day?
Most city offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. On Facebook, the city of Milwaukee posted most offices are closed but if a resident needs to reach the city, “Please request City services online at milwaukee.gov/Click4Action, use the MKE Mobile Action app, or call 414-286-CITY.”
Will mail be delivered on Memorial Day?
Post offices will be closed on Memorial Day, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Mail will not be delivered.
Will Milwaukee Public Schools be open on Memorial Day?
Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed on Memorial Day, according to its districtwide calendar.
Do the Milwaukee Brewers play on Memorial Day?
Yes. The Brewers play at American Family Field against the St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch is as 1:10 p.m.
Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?
Yes. Walmart stores operate normal hours but customers are encouraged to check their local store hours to make sure the specific store is open.
Is Walgreens open on Memorial Day?
Yes. Walgreens stores are open on Memorial Day, but like Walmart, customers should check their area Walgreens to confirm if it is open.
Is Pick n’ Save open on Memorial Day?
Yes. Pick n’ Save stores are open on Memorial Day but customers should check the store locator to make sure their local store is open.
Is Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menards open on Memorial Day?
Yes. Most home improvement stores are open on Memorial Day.
Are Milwaukee Public Libraries open on Memorial Day?
No. According to the library’s website, all Milwaukee branches are closed on Memorial Day.
Are the Mitchell Park Domes open on Memorial Day?
Yes. The Domes are open on Memorial Day but close early at 4 p.m. according to the organization’s website.
Is the Milwaukee Art Museum open on Memorial Day?
Yes. The art museum is open on Memorial Day.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here’s what’s open and closed around Milwaukee on Memorial Day
Reporting by Ricardo Torres, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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