Writer: Carolina Guzman
•5/26/2025

As communities across Southwest Florida prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, local governments and agencies have announced a series of closures that will affect public services and facilities.
Some businesses will be open, but they may be operating on a modified schedule.
All administrative offices, including city halls and county offices, will be closed.
Public Services
Libraries
LeeTran – Bus, trolley, and paratransit services will be suspended for the day. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 27.
Collier Area Transit (CAT) – No bus service will be provided on Memorial Day.
U.S. Postal Service – All post offices will be closed, and there will be no mail delivery. Services resume Tuesday, May 27.
Major Banks
Credit Unions
Online and ATM services will remain available.
Costco
Smaller Local Stores
Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – All DMV offices will be closed for the day.
Collier County Clerk of Court
Lee County Solid Waste – Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day
Beaches
Nature Preserves & Parks, including the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
The Naples Pier
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Chain Restaurants, including Applebee’s, Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory.
Local Favorites like The Doghouse, Ford's Garage and The Veranda
Walmart
Target
Home Improvement Stores – Most Lowe’s, Home Depot and Ace Hardware locations will remain open.
Larger chains like Publix, Aldi and Winn-Dixie are open, though they may operate on shorter hours.
Shopping Malls – Large shopping malls, such as Coconut Point and Miromar Outlets.
Always double-check specific locations for changes in schedules or any last-minute adjustments.