Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and if you were hoping to take advantage of the holiday weekend to do some summer shopping, you're in luck.

While banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, most retail stores, including Target, TJ Maxx and Home Depot, will be open on the holiday. Most grocery stores and restaurants will also be open on Monday.

The holiday is one of many in the U.S. that observe and honor the armed forces. Originally called "Decoration Day," Memorial Day dates back to the 1860s and commemorates those who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

Here's a look at which stores will be open on Memorial Day 2024, including their hours.

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Is Target open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Target stores will be open on Memorial Day. Store hours vary by location, so customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours.

Customers can also use the Target app to check local store hours.

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Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?

Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Memorial Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Are TJ Maxx, Marshall's or HomeGoods open on Memorial Day?

Yes, all three stores will be open regular hours on Monday, May 27.

Is Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware open on Memorial Day?

Most Home Depot stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day, however hours may vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.

Lowe's stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores to confirm business hours on holidays.

Is Macy's open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Macy's stores will be open on Memorial Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Are Gap or Old Navy open on Memorial Day?

Holiday hours for both stores vary by location, so customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific hours.

Is Nordstrom open on Memorial Day?

Nordstrom store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their holiday hours.

Are Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's open on Memorial Day?

Yes, both stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 27.

Is IKEA open on Memorial Day?

Yes, IKEA stores will be open regular hours on Monday, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Dick's Sporting Goods open on Memorial Day?

Dick's Sporting Goods stores will be open regular hours on Memorial Day.

Is REI open on Memorial Day?

Yes, REI stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Memorial Day, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Burlington open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Burlington stores will be open on Monday.

Are Staples, Office Depot or OfficeMax open on Memorial Day?

Select Staples stores will be open on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Remaining stores will be closed, the company told USA TODAY.

Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Are PetCo or PetSmart open on Memorial Day?

Yes, both stores will be open on Monday. PetCo stores are open regular hours while PetSmart stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PetCo hours vary by location, so customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours.

Is Tractor Supply Company open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Tractor Supply Co. stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, the company told USA TODAY.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].