Here's What's Closed On Memorial Day In Saint Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day, a day to remember those who died in service to their country. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday originated in the years following the Civil War and today marks the unofficial beginning of summer. It became an official federal holiday in 1971, and many Americans observe it by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings or participating in parades.

Before you head out this weekend, remember some things like banks and government buildings will be closed for the holiday. Most retail stores, however, will be open, many offering big holiday sales.

Here's our list of what's open and closed for the holiday:

• Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed (no meetings)

• Public Schools: Closed

• St. Louis County Libraries: Closed

• Banks: Closed

• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only

• Supermarkets: Open (Costco typically closes, so call ahead)

• Convenience stores: Open

• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion (Costco typically closes, so call ahead)

• Restaurants, bars: Open at owner's discretion

• Liquor stores: Open (Missouri has some of the most lax alcohol laws in the country)

• Trash, recycling: St. Louis residents who normally have their roll carts collected on Mondays and Thursdays will have their trash collected on Tuesday, May 30 and recyclables collected on Thursday, June 1. Residents who normally have their roll carts collected on Tuesdays and Fridays will receive trash collection on Wednesday, May 31 and recyclables collected on Friday, June 2. The yard waste collection regularly scheduled for roll carts on Wednesday, May 31 is canceled due to the holiday. Roll cart yard waste collection will resume on its regular schedule, Wednesday, June 7. Trash collection in most municipalities in St. Louis County will also be delayed.

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