Before you know it Memorial Day will be here and hopefully no matter where you live in Massachusetts whether it's Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Berkshire County, Cape Cod anywhere in the Bay State, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. Maybe you'll attend a parade, visit a cemetery, or just take time to think about the day and what it means in your own way.

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What If I Need to Pick Up Some Groceries on Memorial Day? What Will Be Open in Massachusetts?

With the holiday taking place on Monday, May 29 there will be some businesses that will be closed as Memorial Day is a federal holiday. In addition, to taking some time to think about what the holiday means, there's a good chance that you may be hosting or attending a picnic or cookout. With picnics come food. It's a good idea to prepare prior to the holiday but if you need to run out to pick something up from the grocery or convenience store on May 29, it's probably helpful to know what will be open that day. Below is a list of grocery and convenience stores that will be open on Memorial Day in Massachusetts.

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Of course, it's always a good idea to call your local store to make sure that they will be open and for special hours. Just because the store is on this list as being open on Memorial Day doesn't necessarily mean your location will be open so it's always a good idea to check. Generally speaking, most gas stations will be open as well on Memorial Day.

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