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If you're looking at a leisurely, long Labor Day weekend, you may also be thinking it wouldn't be so bad to get through some errands or even (gasp) shop for fun. If you're worried that stores will be closed for Labor Day so workers can enjoy the national day off, you may not need to fret. Here are some of the biggest stores open on Labor Day — as well as one beloved destination that will be closed.


Note: This list is not exhaustive, and hours may vary, so confirm with your local store before going.


Stores Open on Labor Day

  • Aldi (limited hours)
  • Barnes & Noble (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • Bed Bath & Beyond (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Belk (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • Best Buy (hours vary by location)
  • The Container Store (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • CVS (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Dollar General (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Dollar Tree (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Family Dollar (hours vary by location)
  • Five Below (hours vary by location)
  • Food Lion (hours vary by location)
  • Giant Food (hours vary by location)
  • Home Depot (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • HomeGoods (hours vary by location)
  • Ikea (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • JCPenney (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Kohl's (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • Lowe's (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Macy's (hours vary by location)
  • Marshalls (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • Michaels (hours vary by location)
  • Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack (hours vary by location)
  • Publix (hours vary by location)
  • Old Navy (hours vary by location)
  • Sam's Club (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members)
  • Staples (hours vary by location)
  • Target (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • T.J. Maxx (9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
  • Trader Joe's (hours vary by location)
  • Walgreens (hours vary by location)
  • Walmart (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.)

Is Costco Open on Labor Day?

Costco is one of the few retail chains giving employees the holiday off. However, many of these end-of-summer Costco deals are also available online.


Fast Food Restaurants Open on Labor Day

  • Arby's
  • Boston Market
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Burger King
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Chipotle
  • Dunkin'
  • McDonald's
  • Panera Bread
  • Popeyes
  • Sonic
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
  • Taco Bell
  • Wendy's

Is the Post Office Open on Labor Day?

The U.S. Postal Service will be taking a holiday. FedEx and UPS also are not open on Labor Day.


Are Banks Open on Labor Day? 

Banks are closed annually for Labor Day. Although ATMs will be working, deposits may be delayed and funds may not be available until the next business day. Libraries and schools also will be closed.