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

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — Memorial Day is just around the corner in the Sarasota 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 the Sarasota area on Memorial Day:

Sarasota County Government Offices: Closed Monday

County Clerk and Comptroller's Office: Closed Monday

Twelfth Judicial Circuit: Closed Monday

Sarasota County Schools: Closed Monday

County Trash & Recycling: Normal schedule

Central County Landfill: Open Monday

County Chemical Collection Centers: Both the Sarasota and Venice locations will be closed Monday.

Parks, Recreation and County Facilities: Closed Monday

Citizens Convenience Center: Open Monday

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT): There will not be regular SCAT bus services, emergency on-demand or SCAT Plus services. OnDemand services will operate normal hours.

Siesta Key Breeze Trolley: Normal schedule

SCAT Administrative Offices: Closed Monday. The downtown transfer station customer service window will also be closed.

Sarasota County Libraries: Closed Monday

Department of Health in Sarasota County: Closed Monday

City of Sarasota Administrative Offices: Closed Monday

City of Sarasota Trash & Recycling: Normal schedule

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex: Closed Monday

Payne Park Tennis Center: Closed Monday

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex: Closed Monday

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: Box office will be closed 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 Sarasota County:

Retailers

• Bass Pro Shops
• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• Best Buy
• Crate & Barrel
• 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

Here’s a selection of chain restaurants that will be open on Memorial Day in the Sarasota area:

• Applebee’s
• Arby’s
• Benihana
• Bob Evans
• Bonefish Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carl's Jr.
• 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
• Red Lobster
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• The Capital Grille
• Waffle House
• Wahlburgers
• 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.