Memorial Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island

Memorial Day has arrived. While many will mark the day of remembrance by spending the day with family and friends, it’s important to note which businesses will be open if you head out that day to shop or grab a bite to eat.

While the true meaning of the day is to remember, many also view it as the unofficial start of summer and spend the day gathered with friends and family.

Most local facilities and government offices will close on Memorial Day in remembrance of the men and women who served and gave their lives for the United States.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Rhode Island on Memorial Day:

• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
• Liquor stores: Open
• Supermarkets: Open
• Convenience stores: Open
• Restaurants, bars: Open
• Banks: Closed
• Libraries: Closed
• Stock market: Open
• Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed
• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only
• RIPTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule
• Trash Collection: Most towns with pickup are delayed by one day. Check with your local public works department if you're unsure.

If you’re hoping to step out for some shopping or plan to skip the backyard barbecue altogether, you’re in luck, because many big box stores and chain restaurants will be open on Memorial Day this year.

Here’s a list we compiled of retailers and chain restaurants that will be open on Memorial Day.

Stores

• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• Best Buy
• Crate & Barrel
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Dollar General
• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar
• Hobby Lobby
• Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• Kohl’s
• Lowe’s
• Macy’s
• Marshalls
• Old Navy
• Petsmart
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• Walgreens
• Walmart

Restaurants

• Applebee’s
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carrabba’s
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili’s
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Five Guys
• IHOP
• KFC
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Papa John’s
• P.F. Chang’s
• Pizza Hut
• Shake Shack
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• The Capital Grille
• Wendy’s

While most coronavirus-related business restrictions are no longer in place, we would still encourage you to call ahead and confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.

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