Which Kansas City-area grocery stores will close for Memorial Day?
Some Kansas City-area grocery stores will have their doors open on Memorial Day, meaning you have last-minute options in case you forgot to buy sunscreen or hot dog buns for your holiday cookout.
Various stores will be open on Monday around the Kansas City area, including in Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit on the Missouri side and Lenexa, Overland Park and Olathe on the Kansas side.
Before you host your own party and grab your essentials, celebrations around the holiday are in full swing. Sit back and enjoy a patriotic performance by the Kansas City Symphony at Union Station’s Celebration at the Station on Sunday, May 24, or any of these events happening around the area this weekend.
Rain is in the forecast this weekend, but it should clear out by the time you start firing up the grill, according to the National Weather Service.
Pick up anything you missed at these grocery stores that are open around Kansas City on Memorial Day.
What stores are closed on Memorial Day in Kansas City?
Only one grocery store is closed on Memorial Day throughout Kansas City: Costco. All warehouses close on the holiday, but are open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Only one store has modified hours on Memorial Day: Aldi. All locations in the Kansas City area close at 6 p.m. Monday, while opening hours vary by store.
United Market, the newest grocery store that opened its doors Wednesday, May 20, at the former Sun Fresh location at 3110 Prospect Ave., did not respond to phone calls asking for its holiday hours. It’s typically open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These grocery stores are open on Memorial Day and do not have modified hours for the holiday.
- Hen House
- Whole Foods
- Hy-Vee
- Save A Lot
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets
The hours for Price Chopper and Sun Fresh Markets hours vary by location — check with your local store for details.
