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Is Costco Closed on Memorial Day? Florida Grocery Stores Open, Closed
Most major grocers and retailers stayed open, but Costco closed its warehouses for the federal holiday, company policy said.
- Costco warehouses closed yesterday on Memorial Day, May 25, marking one of seven annual holiday closures the warehouse chain observes each year.
- The holiday became a federal observance in 1971 and traces to 1868, when Union Army Commander-in-Chief John Logan declared a day commemorating Civil War soldiers.
- Unlike Costco, most major grocery chains including Trader Joe's, Meijer, Publix, and Whole Foods remained open yesterday, with Walmart and Food Lion confirming to USA TODAY they maintained regular hours.
- Shoppers unable to visit Costco had to stock up early for holiday gatherings, while federal services including banks and U.S. post offices closed for the observance.
- With holiday hours varying significantly by location, shoppers should verify specific times before visiting retailers like Sam's Club and Aldi, which maintained reduced or variable schedules.
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Memorial Day contains multitudes. Most importantly, the federal holiday honors those who lost their lives while fighting for the United States. It’s also the unofficial kickoff to summer, filled with barbecues, beaches, and swimming. Memorial Day evolved out of remembrances of Civil War soldiers who lost their lives. Sadly, wars continued (and continue) to be fought, so the original holiday expanded. Since 1971, it has always occurred on the las…
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