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

Californians 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 on 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 on 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.

Costco warehouse stores will be closed.

Memorial Day Grocery Store Hours

Albertsons: Stores will be open regular 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.

Pavilions/Vons: Stores will be open regular hours.

Ralphs: 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.

Sprouts Farmers Markets: Stores will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 10 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.

Von’s: Stores are typically open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., but some may have reduced hours.

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 the hardware and home improvement stores open in California are:

Armstrong Garden Center: Typical hours for the neighborhood garden center are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

Harbor Freight: These value-driven hardware stores are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

Tractor Supply: Stores operate under Monday hours, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

True Value: Stores are typically open on Memorial Day, but hours may vary by location because they are independently owned.

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