What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Key Points:
- Most major retail stores, grocery chains, and fast-food restaurants will remain open on Labor Day, Sept. 7, though some may have reduced or limited hours.
- Walmart, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Aldi (limited hours), Food Lion, Kroger, Stop & Shop (pharmacies closed), Trader Joe's, and Wegmans will be operating, with some exceptions.
- Retail stores such as Dollar General, Home Depot, IKEA, JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's, and others will be open, but local hours may vary.
- Fast-food chains including Burger King, Domino's, IHOP, McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Starbucks will be open, though checking local hours is recommended.
- The stock market and banks will be closed, and there will be no mail delivery as all post office locations will be closed for the federal holiday.