What’s Open, Closed On Memorial Day 2022 In Bradenton

MANATEE COUNTY — Memorial Day is here in the Bradenton area. While many will mark the day of remembrance by spending the day with family and friends, it’s important to note which businesses will be open if you head out that day to shop or grab a bite to eat.

While the true meaning of the day is to remember, many also view it as the unofficial start of summer and spend the day gathered with friends and family.

Many local facilities and government offices will close on Memorial Day in remembrance of the men and women who served and gave their lives for the United States.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Manatee County on Memorial Day:

City of Bradenton Administrative Offices: Closed Monday

City of Bradenton Garbage & Recycling: Monday’s garbage and yard waste pickup will be on Tuesday and Tuesday’s pickup will be on Wednesday.

Manatee County Government Offices: Closed Monday

County Clerk and Comptroller's Office: Closed Monday

Department of Health in Manatee County: Closed Monday

Manatee County Libraries: The Downtown Central Library, the only county library normally open on Mondays, will be closed

Twelfth Judicial Circuit: Closed Monday

Manatee County Schools: Closed Monday

County Trash & Recycling: Trash, recycling and yard waste will be postponed by one day this week from Tuesday through Saturday.

Manatee County Area Transit: There will be no fixed route or Handy Bus service Monday. The Anna Maria Island Trolley service and the Beach Express will operate as normal. MCAT administration, sales and information offices are closed Monday.

G.T. Bray Recreation Center: Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Manatee County and Buffalo Creek Golf Courses: Open

County Parks, Preserves & Beaches: Open Monday

Post Offices: Closed Monday. The U.S. Postal Service will also not deliver mail Monday.

If you’re hoping to step out for some shopping or plan to skip the backyard barbecue altogether, you’re in luck, because many big box stores and chain restaurants will be open on Memorial Day this year.

Here’s a list we compiled of retailers that will be open in Manatee County:

Retailers

• Bass Pro Shops
• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• Best Buy
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Dillard’s (hours vary by mall)
• Dollar General
• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar
• Hobby Lobby
• Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• Kohl’s
• Lowe’s
• Macy’s
• Marshalls
• Neiman Marcus
• Old Navy
• Petsmart
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• Walgreens
• Walmart

Restaurants

Here’s a selection of chain restaurants that will be open on Memorial Day in Manatee County:

• Applebee’s
• Arby’s
• Bob Evans
• Bonefish Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carrabba’s
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili’s
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Five Guys
• Golden Corral
• Hardee's
• IHOP
• KFC
• Kona Grill
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Maggiano's
• McDonald’s
• Metro Diner
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Papa John’s
• P.F. Chang’s
• Pizza Hut
• Potbelly
• Red Lobster
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Shake Shack
• Smith & Wollensky
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• The Capital Grille
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s

While most coronavirus-related business restrictions are no longer in place, we would still encourage you to call ahead and confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.