As we get close to the middle of the year, we start to feel tired and long for holidays that allow us to spend more relaxing and celebratory time with family. And when a holiday falls perfectly after a weekend, creating a three-day break, that’s even better.
Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, fits perfectly into the picture. But did you know that wasn’t always the case?
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Back in 1868, General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the GAR, called on former soldiers and their communities to decorate the graves of their fallen comrades. Logan called for Decoration Day to occur on May 30, because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle.
When the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1968, Memorial Day was established as a federal holiday on the last Monday of May, so that it could be a three-day weekend, avoiding midweek disruptions to industrial and commercial activity.
Speaking of closures, considering that it is a federal holiday, government offices, schools, motor vehicle agencies, banks, and stock exchanges are closed. As for supermarkets, grocery stores, and pharmacies, some remain open but reduce hours, while others close.
What about the place where we get the best coffee? Is Starbucks (SBUX) open on Memorial Day?
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Starbucks Memorial Day hours
If you’re planning to start Memorial Day with your usual Starbucks coffee, you should be aware of its store hours. The renowned coffee chain does not have fixed operating hours for all locations, so if you are traveling for the holiday, be sure to check the hours for your specific location.
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Some stores open as early as 5 a.m., while others don’t start until 7 a.m. Closing times also vary, with some shutting by 8 p.m. and others staying open much later. There are Starbucks locations in busy spots like airports, shopping malls, and hospitals that are open 24/7.
Starbucks typically operates on regular hours during Memorial Day.
How to make sure the nearest Starbucks is open for business on Memorial Day
To make sure that the Starbucks you are planning to visit on Memorial Day is open, it is always better to check up front. Here’s how:
- Use the Starbucks store locator on its official website.
- Check Google Maps.
- Check Starbucks Mobile App.
- Call the store directly.
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