Target opening hours: What time is Target open on Memorial Day weekend?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US which remembers and honours those who died serving in the armed forces. The holiday falls annually on the last Monday in May, and this year it falls on Monday, May 27. This makes Memorial Day a bank holiday, and some businesses will close, while others operate on reduced hours.

What time is Target open this weekend?

For those hoping to stock up on hotdogs or buy a new American flag to fly, Target is open over Memorial Day weekend.

The shop will open for normal hours on Saturday and Sunday, from 7am to 10pm.

On Memorial Day itself stores will open from any time between 8am to 10pm, and Target advises store opening times will vary by location, so it is best to check.

Customers can check local shop opening times via the company’s store finder.

What other stores are open on Memorial Day?

The following stores have confirmed their opening times for Memorial Day weekend:

– Bed Bath & Beyond: Most stores are open from 10am to 9.30pm

– CVS: Stores are open 24 hours. Call ahead for pharmacy schedule.

– Kroger: Stores are open from 6am to 1am

– Trader Joe’s: Stores are open from 8am to 9pm

Costco Wholesale and Tijuana Flats are closed for Memorial Day.

What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a bank holiday specifically set aside to remember those who died serving in the US Army.

The holiday originated during the American Civil war in 1868, in the Confederate states.

General John Logan, head of the Grand Army of the Republic, took the holiday and spread it through the US.

May 27 this year marks the 151st anniversary of the holiday, which most people will mark by visiting the graves of those lost in battle.

General John Logan famously proclaimed the tradition when he founded Memorial Day, saying: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance.

“All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security, is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders.

“Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners.”

source: express.co.uk