We celebrate Labor Day each year as a way of honoring laborers and the American labor movement. This annual holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September, which this year will occur on Sept. 4.
While many look at this day as the unofficial segue from summer to autumn, and also the beginning of the school year, it’s more than a long weekend. It’s a day dedicated to appreciating a big part of the American experience and history, and one that should be observed with thoughtfulness and consideration.
However, this is also a long weekend where shopping for the new school year and the changing season is pretty common. As Labor Day is a federal holiday, many state and federal offices will be closed. That’s a great opportunity for those workers and anyone else available to check out some great Labor Day sales.
Because of the same federal holiday consideration, other places will be closed as well. This will include post offices, banks, and many liquor stores.
Even though so many federal businesses are closed, most stores are open. That’s great for everything from back-to-school shopping to grocery runs for those last-minute Labor Day cookouts.
Liquor Stores
It’s hard to think of liquor stores in the same category as, say, the bank or post office, but we might want to on federal holidays. For the most part, liquor sales and distribution are controlled by the state. That means they often are closed on Labor Day.
However, not all liquor stores are closed! These states do not have state-controlled liquor sales and distribution: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that liquor stores in those states will be open. It simply means they are allowed to be. Call ahead to your local liquor store to make sure they will be open before venturing out.
Banks
Federal holidays are also bank holidays. That means that all banks are closed on Labor Day. However, if you need to do some banking, do not worry: There’s always online, app, and ATM options available. They never stop (unless the Internet breaks…!)
Post Offices
As it is a federal holiday, post offices will be closed, as will UPS and FedEx. If you have an important package to mail out, better do it a few days before!
Restaurant and Store Hours on Labor Day
Most restaurants and stores are open on Labor Day. But some will have modified hours. This is especially true for stores inside malls or shopping centers. It’s always a good idea to call ahead or consult the website and confirm hours at a nearby location.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Whether you need new camping gear or fishing equipment, Academy will be open during normal business hours on Labor Day, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies stores including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb will be open on Labor Day. However, pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. They recommend that customers check with their local pharmacies.
Barnes & Noble
Get ready for those early morning weekday commutes with a new novel. This chain’s 600 stores will be open but some will have amended hours. They advise customers to check the website to find their local store hours to avoid any disappointment.
Belk
Belk will maintain regular hours throughout Labor Day weekend for most stores. These hours are 10 am -8 pm Friday, Saturday, and Monday and 11 am-6 pm on Sunday. However, there are a few stores that will operate from 10 am-7 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, so they recommend checking with local stores before heading there.
Best Buy
If it’s time to stock up on batteries, Best Buy is open on Labor Day with normal hours in most locations. They can normally be counted on for big sales on everything from technology to home appliances. Check out the best deals from the Best Buy Labor Day sale.
BJ’s Wholesale
If you want to stock up on paper goods in advance of going back to school, you are in luck. All locations will be open with normal operating hours (these hours are generally 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at most locations).
Big Lots
It’s time for a new couch, and you’ll have plenty of time to go shopping. Big Lots will have regular store hours on Labor Day, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chili’s
On Labor Day, Chili’s will be open during each location’s normal Monday hours for dine-in, to-go and delivery. Additionally, because it’s now football season, Happy Hour specials are available from 3 pm until close and include beer starting at $3, margaritas starting at $6, and wings starting at less than $10.
Costco
Costco is always closed on Labor Day, along with other major holidays, like Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A restaurants are open on Labor Day, although some restaurants may have limited hours. It’s best to call ahead to confirm with your nearest location.
Related: The Best Labor Day Restaurant Specials
CVS
Whether you need cold medicine or bandaids, CVS will be open on Labor Day with regular store hours on Labor Day.
Dollar Tree
Pick up all those necessary odds and ends at Dollar Tree, as they will be open with regular store hours on Labor Day and Labor Day weekend.
Food Lion
Grab those last-minute ingredients for the final outdoor cookout of the season. All locations will be open during their regular hours — which vary by location — for the holiday.
Gap
Gap is open with regular store hours this Labor Day, but as these hours will vary by store location and by mall location. A good plan is to call ahead to confirm the opening hours at your nearest location.
Giant Food
Giant is open traditional hours on Labor Day, but pharmacies at some locations may have modified hours. Call ahead to confirm at your nearest location before stopping by.
The Home Depot
If the air conditioner is fried and it’s still sweltering out, you’ll be just fine. The Home Depot will be open with regular hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Check out our top deals from the Home Depot Labor Day sale.
H-E-B Grocery
H-E-B stores will be open regular hours on Labor Day. However the pharmacy will have modified hours and be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HomeGoods
If you have guests for the holiday weekend and need new bedding or towels, this home furnishings store will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Labor Day.
Kirkland’s Home
Kirkland’s Home will be open regular store hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all your accent pillow needs.
Kohl’s
Pick up those last minute back-to-school items at Kohl’s, as stores will operate normal hours on Labor Day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
Kroger
It’s always on holidays that we seem to run low on those kitchen essentials – and then they are hard to come by! But in the event that milk or eggs become an emergency, Kroger stores are open on Labor Day. Hours vary by individual location. The best bet is to call ahead and verify the hours of a nearby location before venturing out.
Lowe’s
Take advantage of tremendous Labor Day sales because Lowe’s is open for normal hours in most locations (6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in most locations). Check out the best deals from the Lowe’s Labor Day sale.
Macy’s
On Labor Day, Macy’s will be open regular store hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) in most locations. However, check ahead with your neighborhood location to confirm their individual hours.
Marshalls
Stock up on everything from shoes to bedding because Marshalls will be open with regular store hours on Labor Day (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.).
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
A holiday weekend is always a good excuse to treat yourself to a new dress or pair of shoes. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are open with normal hours at most locations.
Office Depot and OfficeMax
School is starting and it’s time to stock up on supplies. Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at most locations, but check with your local store.
On The Border
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will be open with regular hours on Labor Day, and kids eat free 9/1-9/4.
Petco
Get Fluffy a new toy this Labor Day. Petco stores will be open and operating during regular hours (which are generally 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.)
PetSmart
PetSmart will be open from 9 am to 6 p.m. on Labor Day, as opposed to its regular 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Publix
Publix stores will be open during traditional operating hours for Labor Day. However, Publix pharmacies will be closed.
Sam’s Club
Hours at Sam’s Club this Labor Day will depend on the type of membership you enjoy. Plus members are welcome to shop from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. while Club members can shop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
QDOBA
QDOBA will be open on Labor Day. Hours vary by location, so check the QDOBA website for the most up-to-date hours. In addition, rewards members can earn 2x points on any purchase Sept 2-4.
Sam’s Club
Labor Day store hours depend on membership status. Plus members are welcome to shop from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. while Club members can shop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Staples
Staples stores will be open with regular business hours on Labor Day this year, but for up-to-date hours information for your closest store, visit the Staples store locator here.
Starbucks
Many locations will be open, serving up your favorite beverages, maybe even the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Lattes. However, holiday hours at Starbucks locations do vary — for example, some locations in business areas that cater to office workers might be closed, due to lower foot traffic.
Stop & Shop
If you need any last-minute ingredients for special Labor Day desserts you are preparing, you are in luck. All stores will follow their regular hours for Labor Day.
Target
Target is open on Labor Day, and most will maintain traditional business hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., but it’s a good idea to check ahead to your nearest location to confirm specific hours.
The Fresh Market
If you need any last-minute ingredients for your dinner party, this chain will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day.
TJ Maxx
Stock up on back-to-school clothes because this chain will be open with regular store hours on Labor Day (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Trader Joe’s
Load up on that two-buck chuck, because Trader Joe’s is open with regular hours on Labor Day (that’s 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for most stores).
Value City Furniture
All Value City Furniture stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day.
Walmart
Whether you need toilet paper or mosquito spray, most locations will be open for normal business hours on Labor Day. That’s 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for most locations, but deli and photo center hours vary.
West Marine
Planning a fishing trip? West Marine is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., so you can stock up on all things water sports or fishing gear!
Whole Foods
Get that fancy cheese and the good bread, because Whole Foods is open with regular hours. Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores for information on local store hours.
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