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What's open and closed Memorial Day 2019: Mail, banks, and stores impacted by the holiday

As America celebrates Memorial Day, most government offices and some private businesses will be closed.

Most banks, the mail service, the stock market and schools are among the highest impact closings that Americans will notice on Monday, May 27.

Monday's federal holiday was created to honor soldiers who have died in military service and is observed annually on the last Monday of May. It was recognized as a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1971.

Memorial Day traces its roots to "Decoration Day" — a 19th century U.S. tradition where the graves of Civil War soldiers were decorated at the end of May.

Watch:The history of celebrating Memorial Day

Here's a look at what will be open and closed Monday:

Grocery stores, restaurants and retail stores

Many grocery stores, retailers, restaurants and fast food chains will remain open. One big exception: Costco Wholesale will be closed.

Here's a more thorough look at which businesses are open on Memorial Day 2019. There are also numerous sales planned for the holiday.

Mail services 

The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Memorial Day. Most UPS and FedEx services will also be closed. FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical services will remain open; FedEx Office locations will operate on modified hours. 

Banks

Most banks, including Federal Reserve Banks, will be closed. In most cases, ATMs may still be used for some banking transactions.

Schools 

Most public schools will be closed to observe the federal holiday, and many private schools will do the same. 

Stock markets

The New York Stock ExchangeNasdaq and bond markets will be closed Monday. Foreign markets, however, remain open.

Garbage

Trash pickup will vary. Check with your local provider. 

DMV

Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the U.S. will be closed.

Courts

Courts will not be in session.

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