Meijer Memorial Day 2024: What hours is the store open and closed?

SUMMER is almost here, and with it comes some federal holidays, including Independence Day and Labor Day.

Memorial Day 2024 is happening on Monday, May 27, and with many shoppers still prepping for their barbecues, picnics, and outdoor parties, there are bound to be some last-minute shopping needs at Meijer.

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People leave a Meijer store in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 2020[/caption]

Is Meijer open on Memorial Day 2024?

Meijer will be open on Memorial Day 2024.

This year, Meijer is offering promotions and deals on hundreds of items, all suited for the summer celebration at hand.

The store will operate under typical business hours.

Most Meijer locations will remain open from 6 am until midnight, while select locations are open from 6 am until 11 pm.

We recommend checking your local store for the most current information, including opening and closing times.

Meijer also operates gas stations, convenience stores, and credit unions at select locations.

Meijer Credit Union locations will be closed on Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27 for the entire Memorial Day Weekend.

Meijer gas stations and convenience stores, most of which are open 24/7, will remain open during Memorial Day Weekend, including Memorial Day.

Does Meijer close for any holidays?

Meijer is typically open year-round, including for most federal holidays.

The supercenter does shut its doors for 24 hours once a year, for Christmas Day.

However, it remains open on Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas.

Meijer is also open for other major holidays this summer, like Independence Day and Labor Day.

The chain also doesn’t shut its doors on Thanksgiving or Black Friday, and remains open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Some locations, however, may open a little later than usual, or close a few hours early on those days.

It’s always best to contact your local Meijer store ahead of time to ensure their doors will be open or check the store’s website for updated hours.

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Founded in 1934, Meijer now has over 250 locations in the Midwest, including this storefront in Indianapolis, taken in 2017[/caption]

Who founded Meijer?

Meijer was originally founded as Meijer’s, with the store’s first grocery store opened in 1934 in Greenville, Michigan.

The store was founded by Hendrick Meijer, a Dutch immigrant and local barber.

Hendrick’s son, Frederick Meijer, later became the chairman of the company.

The supercenter’s current co-chairs, Hank and Doug, are Hendrick’s grandsons.

By the 1960s, there were over 25 stores located in the midwest.

Meijer was unique for being one of the first stores to offer self-service shopping, shopping carts, and bargain prices on everyday needs.

It also “pioneered” the supercenter concept, offering groceries and department store items in one storefront.

Today, there are over 250 locations in the Midwest, with over 70,000 employees.

Meijer has stores and gas stations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.