As summer winds down and students dive back into the school routine, Labor Day weekend often feels like one last chance to soak up the sunshine before fall takes over.
The holiday, always celebrated on the first Monday in September, honors the American labor movement and the millions of workers who keep the country running. This year, Labor Day falls on September 1, 2025, which means a long weekend for many — but also a few closures to keep in mind.
So, before you plan that grocery run, shopping trip, or mail drop-off, here’s a breakdown of what’s open and what’s not this Labor Day.
🛒 Retail & Grocery Stores
If you’re heading out to grab last-minute snacks for a cookout or planning to browse some Labor Day sales, you’re in luck — most major retailers will be open.
- Closed: Costco locations nationwide will not open their doors.
- Limited hours: Aldi stores will run on reduced hours depending on the location.
- Open (with varying hours): Whole Foods, CVS, and Walgreens stores (though most Walgreens pharmacies will be closed unless they’re 24-hour locations).
- Normal hours: Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger-owned chains like Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and Pick ‘n Save.
📬 Postal & Delivery Services
Mail services are a bit trickier:
- Closed: USPS won’t be delivering or picking up mail.
- UPS: No regular deliveries or pickups, but UPS Express Critical will continue as usual.
- FedEx: Most services are closed, but FedEx Custom Critical remains open. FedEx Office locations may run on shortened schedules.
🏦 Banks & Stock Market
If you’ve got financial errands to run, plan ahead:
- Banks: Most branches will be closed for the federal holiday, though ATMs and online banking will still be available.
- Markets: The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed.
🏛️ Government Offices
Need to renew a license, handle paperwork, or visit a local office? You’ll have to wait until Tuesday.
- Federal, state, and local offices — including DMVs, courthouses, and public libraries — will be closed in observance of the holiday.
👉 Bottom line: While government offices, banks, and shipping services take the day off, most retail stores and supermarkets will be open, making it a perfect day to shop sales or grab groceries. Just double-check your local store’s hours before heading out.
