Memorial Day 2026 Grocery, Hardware Store Hours: What’s Open In IL

Illinois residents looking to stock up for a Memorial Day cookout, tackle a home improvement project or shop for summer vacation clothes should check their local store hours before heading out to shop Monday.

Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and many stores will be open to accommodate workers who have the day off on Monday.

Many grocery, hardware and retail stores will be open Monday, though some stores may operate on reduced schedules. CVS, Walgreens, and pharmacies within other stores will generally be open, but hours vary greatly by location.

Big-box and department stores will generally be open regular hours, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy's, JCPenney and IKEA.

Most shopping malls are open, although they may operate on modified schedules. For example, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water Tower Place, located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Costco warehouse stores will be closed.

Memorial Day Grocery Store Hours

• Aldi: Stores will be open on a reduced-hours schedule.
• Food 4 Less: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hy-Vee: Stores will be open normal hours; some in-store pharmacies, clinics and other specialty departments may be closed or operate with reduced hours
• Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open regular hours.
• Mariano’s: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Meijer: Stores will be open regular hours, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
• Ruler: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sam’s Club: Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but some may have limited hours.
• Save a Lot: Most stores will be open regular hours, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
• Trader Joe’s: Most stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., although some may operate under a holiday schedule.
• Whole Foods: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on the location.

These Hardware Stores Are Open

Memorial Day is widely considered a major DIY weekend. The extra day makes it the perfect time for home improvement projects. Among hardware and home improvement stores open in Illinois are:

• Ace Hardware: Most Ace Hardware stores will be open regular business hours, typically 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., although hours may vary by location.
• Home Depot: Stores will be open regular hours, typically from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Lowe’s: Stores will be open, typically from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Menards: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• True Value: Stores are typically open on Memorial Day, but because they are independently owned, hours may vary by location.

This report was curated from store websites, emails and Readers Digest.