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Are Charlotte Costco, Target & ABC stores open on Memorial Day? Holiday hours

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  • Costco and ABC stores will be closed in the Charlotte area on Memorial Day.
  • Target, Walmart and Sam’s Club remain open, but hours may vary by store and membership.
  • You can still buy beer and wine at grocery stores on Monday, May 26.

Memorial Day is coming soon, and if you need to purchase any food, drinks or other supplies for celebrations, there are plenty of store choices.

Most grocery stores will be open Monday, May 26, but you can always check online or call ahead if you’re unsure.

Banks, government offices and U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Memorial Day, the federal holiday that honors people who have died while serving in the U.S. military.

But some other wholesale and big-box stores will be open. Here’s what to know.

Retailers including Sam’s Club and Target will be open Monday, May 26.
Retailers including Sam’s Club and Target will be open Monday, May 26. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Memorial Day store hours

  • Costco: Closed
  • Target: Open, but store hours may vary by location. Find a store near you at target.com.
  • Sam’s Club: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for Club members, open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for Plus members
  • Walmart: Open, but store hours may vary by location. Find a store near you at walmart.com.

Liquor store hours for Memorial Day

All Mecklenburg County ABC stores are closed May 26, so if you need to purchase liquor, make sure you do it ahead of time.

Beer and wine may be purchased on Memorial Day at grocery stores.

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Renee Umsted is The News & Observer’s Affordability Reporter. She writes about what it costs to live in the Triangle, with a consumer-focused approach. She has a degree in journalism from TCU. 
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