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Banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday, however most major restaurant, grocery and retail store chains will remain open on the holiday. The stock market will also be closed.
Companies such as Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Target, among many others, will keep their doors open on the federal holiday this year. Costco is one notable exception, as warehouses will be closed on Labor Day.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the holiday celebrates “the social and economic achievements of American workers” and is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday “to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.”
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and by 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday on June 28, 1894.
Here is what you need to know about what is open and closed on Labor Day this year.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Most Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Labor Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. However, store hours can vary by location, it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check the online store directory before heading to the store.
Is Costco open on Labor Day?
According to Costco’s website, warehouses will be closed on Labor Day.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores will be open on Labor Day, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Labor Day?
- All U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Monday, Sept. 1, according to the USPS website.
- Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Labor Day, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open.
- UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Labor Day and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company’s website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
- Most of FedEx‘s pickup and delivery services will not be available on Sept. 1, according to the company’s website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware open on Labor Day?
- Most Home Depot stores will be open on Labor Day, however hours may vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.
- Lowe’s stores will also be open regular hours on Sept. 1.
- Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores to confirm business hours on holidays.
Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Labor Day?
- CVS locations will be open on Labor Day, however some locations may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores and pharmacies regarding specific holiday hours.
- Walgreens retail operations will operate under normal hours on Labor Day, however pharmacies will be closed, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies.
Restaurants open on Labor Day
The following restaurants are open on Sept. 1. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them.
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Dunkin’
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Cava
- Wendy’s
- Burger King
- Shake Shack
- Culver’s
- Whataburger
- Subway
- Firehouse Subs
- Taco Bell
- Cracker Barrel
- Olive Garden; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Waffle House
- IHOP
- First Watch; 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Applebee’s
- Golden Corral
- Hooters
- Cheesecake Factory
- Panera Bread
- Texas Roadhouse
- Red Lobster
Raising Cane’s restaurants will be closed on Labor Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Grocery stores open on Labor Day
Here’s which grocery stores are open on Sept. 1. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Walmart; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Most stores in the Kroger family of companies (Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug).
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Sam’s Club; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members
- Meijer; 6 a.m. to midnight
- Publix
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Food Lion
- Winn-Dixie
- Harveys
- Harris Teeter
- Giant Eagle
- Wegman’s
- Lidl
- Sprouts Farmers Market
Costco warehouses will be closed on Monday.
Retail stores open Labor Day
Stores listed below will be open on Sept. 1. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Ace Hardware
- Macy’s
- JCPenney
- Nordstrom
- Kohl’s
- Victoria’s Secret
- Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- IKEA
- REI; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Burlington
- Barnes & Noble
- Office Depot and OfficeMax; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- PetSmart; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- PetCo
- Tractor Supply Company; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Belk
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
