As Labor Day approaches, millions of Americans are planning their last summer trips, making it a significant time for family gatherings and outdoor cooking events. Many retailers will be open on September 2, while some will be closed or have reduced hours.
Costco will be closed on Labor Day, one of seven holidays in which the retailer shuts down operations. On the other hand, Walmart has confirmed that its stores will operate during regular hours, typically from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Most grocery stores will be open on Labor Day, with customers advised to check local hours. Chains like Albertsons, which includes Safeway, ACME, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb, will be open, though some pharmacies may have reduced hours. Food Lion’s approximately 1,100 stores will also follow regular hours, often 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Publix stores, numbering over 1,400, will operate normally, but their pharmacies will be closed.
When it comes to pharmacies, CVS locations will be open, but certain stores may have adjusted hours. Publix pharmacies will not operate on Labor Day, while Rite Aid expects most stores to be open, though customers should check for specific hours. Walgreens will generally be open, but many pharmacies will be closed except for some 24-hour locations.
Popular chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks will be open, though exact hours can vary. Dunkin’ encourages customers to check local hours through their app. Starbucks also recommends using its app for specific location hours. McDonald’s will have most locations operating, while Chick-fil-A will be open as well, but customers should verify hours for their local branches.
Home Depot will maintain regular hours on Labor Day, typically from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., although customers are encouraged to confirm hours with their specific stores.
There will be no regular mail delivery on Labor Day, as it’s a federal holiday for the U.S. Postal Service. However, deliveries through Priority Mail Express will continue as usual. Most banks will be closed due to the holiday, but ATMs will be available for transactions.