Memorial Day became an official national holiday in 1971 to honor  Americans who died in military service, some 1.1. million people since  the nation’s founding.

Here's a comprehensive look at which stores are open and closed and which services are available on Memorial Day 2022.

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Here's a comprehensive look at which stores are open and closed and which services are available on Memorial Day 2022.

Since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service is closed, and no mail delivery will take place.

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets are all closed.

While most stores are open, the labor shortage could mean that several  locally owned small businesses will choose to take the day off.

And some major retailers also give their employees a break. Most notably, Costco will be closed.