SAN FRANCISCO — Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the U.S. labor movement and the achievements of American workers, is here once again.

The holiday known for its activist origins, celebrated on the first Monday of September, gives us a long weekend that symbolically ends summer—if the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and back-to-school shopping haven’t already done so. 

Unlike other federal holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, most stores and major retailers will remain open or have adjusted hours Labor Day. 

Plenty of businesses take advantage of the holiday by attracting customers with Labor Day sales. Keep in mind, some of these offers are only available through Labor Day, so it’s wise to get your shopping done in time. 

While the majority of stores will keep their doors open Monday, Sept. 1, a handful will be closed. 

If you plan on hitting the stores Monday, make sure to double-check your local store hours as some may be operating on reduced holiday schedules.

Most grocery stores are open Labor Day but be sure to check with local stores to see if they have reduced hours.

As with any federal holiday, the United States Postal Service will halt mail delivery on Monday, Sept. 1, in celebration of Labor Day. Post offices across the country will close for the day, and mail services will resume on Tuesday. 

UPS Store locations are closed on Labor Day, as well as other federal holidays, and there will be no pickup or delivery services. 

FedEx U.S. and international package deliveries and express freight services, along with FedEx Logistics, will also be closed on Monday. However, FedEx Offices might open with adjusted hours depending on the location, while FedEx Custom Critical will stay operational during Labor Day. 

The New York Stock Exchange observes U.S. holidays, so the stock market will be closed Labor Day.

State, local and federal offices are closed for Labor Day.

Most banks will close for the federal holiday, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. 

Costco is one of the few national retailers that is traditionally closed on Labor Day. The warehouse club will not be open Monday, Sept. 1.

Below is a list of some of the select national retailers that will be open on Labor Day this year. 

• Aldi: The grocery store chain is open on Labor Day but operates with “limited hours.” While stores usually close around 6 p.m. for Labor Day, you can check individual store times on Aldi’s website.
• Best Buy
• Home Depot
• Kohl’s 
• Kroger
• Trader Joe’s
• Lowe’s 
• Macy’s 
• Sam’s Club: The warehouse club is open on Labor Day, but closes at 6 p.m. 
• Starbucks: Most locations will be open, though you’ll need to check with your local store to see if there are holiday hours. 
• Target
• Walmart 

For those wondering, Target will indeed be open on Labor Day in 2025. Most locations will maintain regular business hours, but it’s advisable for customers to verify the hours at their specific local store. 

Walmart locations nationwide will be open during regular business hours.