I write about holiday sales for a living, and somehow, I still managed to forget that this Monday is a federal holiday until about an hour ago. If you also just realized that Labor Day 2026 is literally this Monday (where does the time go?), don’t worry!
Here’s a complete list of what stores are open and closed this Labor Day.
What stores will be open on Labor Day?
Banks, schools, and the DMV may shut down, but most businesses stay open on Labor Day so they can cash in on the sales. That said, it’s always a good idea to double-check your local store hours, especially if you plan to shop later in the day.
Groceries and big-box retailers
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Walmart: The big box retailer is open with regular hours; Walmart typically operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Target: The bullseye store will also be open, generally from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., though local times may vary (check out the Target 2026 Halloween collection)
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Warehouse clubs: BJ’s Wholesale Club is open during regular hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m; Sam’s Club is open, but locations will close early at 6 p.m. local time. Unfortunately, Costco will be closed, however.
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Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods: Trader Joe’s is operating normally from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Whole Foods locations are open but will have modified holiday hours, usually around 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Aldi: Open, but locations will operate on limited hours from 8:30 a.m. and close early at 6 p.m.
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National and regional supermarkets: Kroger and its family of stores are open, though their pharmacy hours might vary. Regional grocery chains, including Stop & Shop, ShopRite, ACME, Foodtown, Lidl, and Wegmans, will also operate on open schedules. Wegmans locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., while Stop & Shop is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Apple: The Apple store should be open if you need to grab a spare charger or fix your iPhone. However, if you’re looking for the best Labor Day Apple deals, you’ll need to shop online.
Hardware, department, and specialty stores
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Hardware stores: Home Depot and Lowe’s are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., though Home Depot hours can vary slightly by location. IKEA is also open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Department stores: Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, JCPenney, Old Navy, Burlington, Boscov’s, and Marshalls are open with regular hours.
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Discount and dollar stores: Five Below, Goodwill, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are all open and running normal hours.
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Specialty and hobby stores: Barnes and Noble, Bath & Body Works, Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco, PetSmart, REI, and Ulta Beauty will all be open with normal hours. Hobby Lobby is open, but operates on reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Pharmacies: CVS and Walgreens storefronts are open. However, most Walgreens pharmacies and select CVS pharmacies will be closed, except 24-hour locations.
What restaurants are open on Labor Day?
If you’re not the BBQ, cookout type (I get it) and you’d rather not spend the day cooking, most major restaurant chains and fast-food drive-thrus are open with regular hours nationwide.
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Fast food and coffee: Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King are generally open, though individual franchise hours can vary slightly on holidays.
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Sit-down dining: Chains like Applebee’s, Chili’s, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Cracker Barrel keep their doors open to handle the holiday weekend crowds.
Labor Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Cheesecake Factory, Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, and more
What’s closed on Labor Day?
The general rule is that if it’s a government building, a bank, or a membership warehouse that isn’t Sam’s Club or BJ’s, it’s closed.
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Costco: Costco is closed on Labor Day.
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Government offices: Federal, state, and local administrative offices, including courts, the DMV, and public libraries, are closed.
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Schools: Public schools and universities are closed.
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Banks: Branch locations are closed, but ATMs and online banking will still be available.
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Financial markets: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed.
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Mail services: The USPS will not pick up or deliver regular mail, though Priority Mail Express will still run. UPS and FedEx will not have standard ground pickup and delivery services on Labor Day, though their critical/express services and some FedEx Office locations might have modified operating hours.