Caribbean food chain Bahama Breeze abruptly closed 15 restaurant locations, as confirmed by a spokesperson to USA TODAY.

While most non-essential government offices, banks, and schools will be closed, grocery stores, restaurants, and some retail stores will remain open. Costco will be closed on Memorial Day ...

but locally-owned eateries may be closed. Check with the individual restaurant. Most National Parks remain open for outdoor exploration on the holiday. Seth Jacobson of the USA TODAY Network ...

Here is a guide of what is open and what is closed on Memorial Day in Connecticut ... Seth Jacobson of the USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.