Memorial Day in Anderson, Spartanburg, Greenville: What’s Open and Closed?

On Memorial Day, a day of remembrance and honor, most residents of Anderson, Spartanburg, and Greenville will have the day off and likely enjoy a three-day weekend. However, this also means that many businesses and services will be affected by closures. In this guide, you’ll find out what’s open and what’s not on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Grocery Stores: Open or Closed?

If you need to make a last-minute shopping Run, here are the statuses of a few major grocery stores. Holiday hours may vary, so it is advised to check with each store before heading out. Walmart, Target, Publix, and Food Lion will be open during their regular hours. Aldi and Whole Foods locations will be open but may have limited hours. Ingles Market and the Fresh Market will operate from morning to night.

Mail, Delivery, and Trash Pick-up Services

On Memorial Day, the United States Postal Service facilities in South Carolina will be closed, and mail will not be delivered. While most FedEx services will also be closed, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Office will operate under modified hours. Additionally, trash pick-up will not run on Memorial Day. If your normal pickup day is on or after the holiday, expect your collection day to run one day later that week, unless the holiday falls on a weekend.

Government Offices and Banks

All South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offices and County Government offices, including County library locations, will also be closed in observance of the holiday. Residents who were planning to visit their banks might need to reconsider. Banks and credit unions, such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America, will be closed on Memorial Day. However, ATMs will still be operational.

Schools and Costco

Most schools also observe Memorial Day and will be closed or will break for summer. For those considering a shopping trip to Costco, according to their website, warehouses will remain closed on Memorial Day.

Alcohol Purchase on Memorial Day

South Carolina is not an ABC state, meaning it has privately owned liquor stores. Consequently, holiday hours for liquor stores will be at the discretion of individual store owners, making it advisable to check with your local store.

This guide should help you plan ahead for Memorial Day, ensuring you are aware of what is open and what is closed. However, it is always a good idea to check individual business or service websites or make a quick phone call for the most accurate and up-to-date information.