Embodiments are generally directed to memory refresh operation with page open. An embodiment of a memory device includes a memory array including a plurality of memory banks; and a control logic to provide control operations for the memory device including a page open refresh mode, wherein the control logic is to perform a refresh cycle in response to a refresh command with a memory page of the memory array open, the refresh operation including precharge of one or more memory banks of the plurality of memory banks, refresh of the one or more memory banks, and activation of the memory page.