Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the contributions of American workers, falls on Monday, September 1, 2025. As a result, many services and offices pause operations—but many retailers, restaurants, and essential outlets remain open. Here's your informative guide with updated hours and helpful context
Postal, Delivery & Stock Market: No Regular Services
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The U.S. Postal Service is closed and mail delivery is suspended for the day.
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FedEx and UPS halt regular operations. Only FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical services remain active.
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U.S. stock markets—including the NYSE, Nasdaq, bond markets—remain closed. Trading resumes on Tuesday.
Retail & Grocery: Most Kept Open (Some Adjusted Hours)
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Walmart remains open with standard hours (about 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. local time).
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Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kroger, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and many pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens—with caveats) stay open, though hours may vary by location.
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Sam’s Club opens with adjusted times: Plus members: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Club members: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Costco is closed nationwide on Labor Day.
Federal Offices, Schools & Financial Services: Closed
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Federal, state, and local government offices, including courts, the DMV, and public libraries, are closed ⎯ it's a federal holiday.
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Public schools, colleges, and universities are also not in session.
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Major banks—including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and others—will not operate. However, ATMs and online banking platforms remain available.
Restaurants & Fast Food: Generally Open
Most fast-food chains and casual dining establishments are open, though hours may vary—best to confirm in advance.
Why We Celebrate Labor Day
Originally, Labor Day symbolized worker unity, fair labor conditions, and acknowledgment of labor’s role in building America. Parades, picnics, and speeches promoted solidarity.
Today, the holiday marks the unofficial end of summer—a long weekend of barbecues, parades, and travels—not just worker rights.
| Category / Service | Status on Sept 1, 2025 | Details / Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Federal, State & Local Offices | ❌ Closed | Courts, DMV, libraries closed nationwide |
| Public Schools & Universities | ❌ Closed | No classes; resumes Sept 2 |
| Banks | ❌ Closed | Wells Fargo, Chase, BofA closed; ATMs & online banking available |
| Stock Market | ❌ Closed | NYSE, Nasdaq, bond markets reopen Sept 2 |
| U.S. Postal Service (USPS) | ❌ Closed | No mail delivery |
| FedEx & UPS | ❌ Mostly Closed | Only Express/Critical services available |
| Walmart | ✅ Open | Regular hours (6 a.m.–11 p.m., varies by location) |
| Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s | ✅ Open | Standard hours, local variations |
| Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods | ✅ Open | Grocery hours may differ by region |
| CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid | ✅ Open | Pharmacy hours vary by store |
| Costco | ❌ Closed | All U.S. locations closed |
| Sam’s Club | ✅ Limited | Plus: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Club: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Restaurants & Fast Food | ✅ Open | McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A (varies by location) |
Fast Facts Table
| Topic | Details |
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| Date in 2025 | Monday, September 1 |
| Closed | Government offices, banks, USPS, stock markets, UPS/FedEx (mostly) |
| Open | Large retailers (Walmart, Target, Home Depot), grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants |
| Notably Closed | Costco |
| First Celebration | September 5, 1882 in NYC |
| Made Federal Holiday | June 28, 1894 |
| Why Celebrated | Honors workers’ contributions; today also marks end of summer |
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