Memorial Day 2026: What’s open + closed in Birmingham

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and it is quickly approaching, and we at Bham Now are ready for the unofficial start to the summer!

Read more to find out what’s going to be open and closed in the Magic City this Memorial Day.

Local spots to eat on Memorial Day

There are many spots to eat in Birmingham on Memorial Day, but here are a few spots that we confirmed will keep their doors open on Monday, May 25.

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q

• Location: 1724 Ninth Avenue North, Bessemer
• Hours: 9AM-8PM

Burning Tree Smokehouse

• Location: 3090 3rd Avenue, Birmingham
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30AM-8PM

Culinary Dropout

• Location: 241 Summit Blvd., Birmingham
• Hours: 11AM-11PM

Dreamland BBQ

• Locations: 
  • 1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • 101 Inverness Corners, Birmingham
• Hours: 10AM-9PM

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

• Location: 2808 7th Ave S #101, Birmingham
• Hours: 10:45AM-4PM

Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q

• Location: 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham
• Hours: 10AM-8PM

Okinawa Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

• Location: 148 Wildwood Pkwy, Homewood
• Hours:
  • Lunch: 11AM-3PM
  • Dinner: 4:30-9:30PM

SAW’s BBQ

• Locations
• Hours: Vary by location

Trattoria Zaza

• Location: 207A 20th St N, Birmingham
• Hours: 11AM-9PM

Village Tavern

• Location: 101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham
• Hours: 11AM-9PM

Grocery stores + convenience stores open on Memorial Day

Many major retailers will remain open for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Tap the links to see the specific hours for your nearest location. This list is not comprehensive, so if you are unsure about a local store, be sure to check their hours.

• Aldi (limited hours)
• Publix (pharmacy closed)
• Sam’s Club
  • 8AM-8PM for Plus members
  • 9AM-8PM for Club members
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole Foods
• Target
• Walmart (pharmacy may have reduced hours)

Open convenience stores include:

• Circle K
• Dollar General
• Dollar Tree

Pharmacies that will remain open on Memorial Day include:

• Harbin Pharmacy
• CVS (includes Target locations)
• Walgreens (location hours vary on Memorial day, check your location online)

City services, trash pickup + more

Expect municipal and state offices to be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, unless otherwise noted. This includes libraries and courts.

Vital services such as police, fire and 911 will still operate.

Most cities, including but not limited to Birmingham, Hoover and Mountain Brook, will move back trash pickup by one day that week due to the holiday.

Memorial Day events to put on your calendar

There are plenty of events to enjoy throughout the Birmingham area in recognition of Memorial Day. Here are a few worth considering on Monday, May 25:

• Memorial Day Living History at American Village
  • When: 8AM
  • Where: American Village (3727 Highway 119, Montevallo)
  • What: The American Village will be portraying a timeline of American servicemen form 1870 to present.
• 18th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Alabama National Cemetery
  • When: 9AM
  • Where: Alabama National Cemetery (3133 Highway 119, Montevallo)
  • What: A ceremony to remember and honor the people who gave their lives in U.S. military service. The ceremony will include a flyover, patriotic music, a rifle salute + more.

What’s closed on Memorial Day

• U.S. Postal Service
• UPS
• Banks
• Costco

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