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What’s Open—and What’s Closed—on Labor Day 2025

As Labor Day approaches this year—falling on Monday, September 1, 2025—many Americans are planning barbecues, shopping excursions, or quick getaways. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect as stores, services, and institutions adjust to the federal holiday.

Retail & Grocery Stores

Open (mostly regular or slightly modified hours):
Major retailers like Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Ross, TJ Maxx, and others (e.g., Michael’s, Petco, Staples, Big Lots, Marshalls) will be open with regular hours, offering plenty of shopping and last-minute deals.

Grocery chains including Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Kroger (and its affiliates such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Pick ’n Save, Fred Meyer), Publix, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, Safeway, and Vons will also be open with usual hours.

Open with adjusted or limited hours:

Aldi will operate, but most locations will close early—commonly around 6 p.m., though you should check ahead.
Sam’s Club will remain open, but with reduced hours, typically closing around 6 p.m. (Plus Members may have extended hours).

Closed:

Costco is the notable exception—it will be closed across all locations for the entire day.

Pharmacies & Drugstores

Chain pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens are expected to remain open, though pharmacy services may vary by location—some may operate on limited or holiday hours.

Postal Services & Deliveries

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will be closed, with no mail delivery, as it follows the federal holiday schedule.
UPS and FedEx will halt regular pickup and delivery services. Some FedEx Office locations may be open with modified hours, and both companies offer critical services (e.g., UPS Express Critical or FedEx Custom Critical) that remain operational .Banking, Stock Markets &

Government Offices

Banks will be closed on Labor Day, with ATMs and online banking still functional. However, transactions made that day will typically process the next business day.
Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed for trading on Labor Day, resuming normal operations on Tuesday, September 2.
Federal, state, and local government offices, including courts, DMVs, and various administrative agencies, will be closed, with services resuming the following day.

Schools & Libraries

Most public schools will be closed in observance of the holiday, with private school schedules varying by district—check local calendars for specifics.
Libraries are expected to follow similar closure schedules—most will be closed or have limited hours.

Travel & Public Transportation

In cities like Houston, METRO buses, Metrorail, and Metrorapid will operate on reduced (Sunday-level) service, while park-and-ride services will be unavailable.
Travel advisories, including from the TSA, warn of increased airport volumes and encourage early arrival—especially for those traveling by air.

Quick Reference Table

Final Notes

Costco will be closed all day.
Most major retailers and grocers (Target, Walmart, Home Depot, etc.) are open as usual.
Limited hours apply to chains like Aldi and Sam’s Club.
USPS, banks, government offices, and stock markets remain closed.
Critical delivery services operate, but standard ones do not.