Which stores are open for Memorial Day in Merced County? See local hours
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, in 2026.
Whether you’re spending Memorial Day with family or heading out to run errands, some businesses and services across the Merced area will be closed for the federal holiday.
Some grocery stores, pharmacies and major retailers plan to remain open.
The Merced Sun-Star contacted local businesses to see how Memorial Day will affect hours across the region.
Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in the Merced area on Monday, May 25:
When are Merced-area grocery stores open on Memorial Day?
The Merced area is home to a variety of grocery stores, supermarkets and other retailers.
Store hours can vary by location, so be sure to call ahead or check the store’s website.
Here’s when local supermarkets and other retailers will be open on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day in 2026 and which will be closed:
- Cardenas Markets: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Costco: Closed.
- Food 4 Less: Open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- FoodMaxx: Open 6 a.m. to midnight.
- Grocery Outlet: Open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Raley’s: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Save Mart: Open 6 a.m. to midnight.
- Smart and Final: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sprouts: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Target: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- US Foods Chef’Store: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Walmart: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Is the Merced mall open on Memorial Day 2026?
The Marketplace at Merced shopping center will be open for Memorial Day on Monday May, 25.
While individual restaurants and retailers can have different hours, the mall will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Are pharmacies open for Memorial Day in the Merced area?
Memorial Day hours for local pharmacies can vary by location. Here’s when to go:
- CVS: Store open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walgreens: Store open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s closed on Memorial Day in the Merced area?
Most government offices in Merced County, including the California Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. Postal Service and public libraries, will be closed on Memorial Day — Monday, May 25.
Most banks will also be closed for the holiday.
Package delivery companies, including FedEx and UPS, will have modified office hours on Memorial Day, and won’t deliver packages.