Labor Day 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed

What’s Closed

• Federal and Government Services: All nonessential federal, state, and local offices—including courts, DMVs, libraries, and public schools—are closed in observance of the holiday.
• Banks: Major banks (e.g., Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, others) are closed, but ATMs and mobile/cloud banking remain available.
• Stock and Bond Markets: The NYSE, NASDAQ, and bond trading markets are closed for the day.
• Mail and Delivery Services: The U.S. Postal Service does not operate. FedEx and UPS suspend regular pickups and deliveries, though limited express services like FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical are available.
• Costco: All warehouse locations are closed for the day.

What’s Open (with Possible Adjustations)

• Retail Stores & Home Improvement: Stores like Walmart (typically 6 a.m.–11 p.m.), Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s remain open. Some hours may vary by location.
• Grocery Stores & Pharmacies: Chains including Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods, Aldi (limited hours), CVS, and most Walgreens (though many pharmacies may be closed except 24-hour outlets) are operating.
• Warehouse Club Hours: Sam’s Club is open (8 a.m.–6 p.m. for Plus members; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. for Club members).
• Restaurants & Fast-Food Chains: Most chain establishments—like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Burger King, IHOP, and Olive Garden—are open, though hours may vary by location.
• Essential Services & Travel: Gas stations, convenience stores, and essential transit runs are typically operating. Public transit may follow a reduced or Sunday schedule in some cities.

At a Glance: Open vs Closed Table

Summary

• Closed: Banks, government services, stock markets, regular mail, and Costco.
• Open: Most retail, grocery, pharmacies, and restaurants—with adjusted or reduced hours in some cases.
• Must-Check Items: Pharmacy hours, local store schedules, and specific delivery availability.