What’s open and closed on Labor Day? Here’s what to know

Banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day, 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.
Labor Day, a federal 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,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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.
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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.
According to Costco’s website, warehouses will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.
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.
The following restaurants are open on Sept. 2. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them.
Here’s which grocery stores are open on Sept. 2. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
Costco warehouses will be closed on Monday.
Stores listed below will be open on Sept. 2. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].