Labor Day 2026: Which Stores Are Open or Closed Today, September 7?

On Monday, September 7, 2026, many Americans observe Labor Day, a federal holiday. While some businesses close for the day, numerous major retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, and home-improvement retailers remain open, albeit with some potential adjustments to their usual operating hours. Notably, Costco will be closed nationwide in observance of the holiday.

Retail Stores Operating on Labor Day

Most prominent retail chains will be open for business on Labor Day, but hours may vary depending on the location. Shoppers are advised to verify local store hours before visiting.

Retailers operating on September 7 include:

  • Walmart (regular hours at most locations)
  • Target (open during usual business hours)
  • Home Depot
  • Lowe’s
  • Best Buy
  • Kohl’s
  • Macy’s (hours may vary by location)
  • JCPenney
  • Marshalls
  • TJ Maxx
  • Nordstrom
  • IKEA
  • Michaels
  • Petco
  • Dollar General
  • Dollar Tree

CBS News confirms that Walmart, Target, and other major stores such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx will be open on Labor Day.

Grocery Stores and Pharmacies

Most large grocery chains will be open to support shoppers during the holiday. Chains expected to operate include Kroger, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Aldi, Publix, H-E-B, Albertsons, Giant Food, Lidl, and ShopRite.

Some stores, such as Aldi, might have shortened hours. Pharmacy departments within these stores may also follow different schedules.

Pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens typically remain open on Labor Day, though pharmacy counters may operate on reduced hours—particularly in locations without 24-hour service. Customers needing prescription services are encouraged to check pharmacy hours separately.

Warehouse Clubs and Specialty Retailers

Costco will be closed nationwide as part of its standard holiday closure policy. Customers planning to shop for bulk items should consider purchasing before or after September 7.

Sam’s Club stores will be open, potentially operating on modified holiday hours. Reports indicate that members with Plus memberships might access stores earlier, while regular members may experience later opening times. Certain specialty departments could also have differing hours.

Banking, Postal Services, and Stock Market Closures

Government offices, banks, postal services, and financial markets will observe closures on Labor Day.

Banks will close their physical branches, but online and mobile banking services, as well as ATMs, generally remain available. Some banking transactions may not process until the following business day.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will close all post office locations with regular mail delivery suspended. Some self-service kiosks might remain accessible at select locations.

The U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Normal trading will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Delivery Services

Delivery services by UPS and FedEx are impacted by the holiday. Standard pick-up and delivery services are either suspended or limited, although certain express or critical shipments may still be handled. Hours for individual UPS Store and FedEx Office branches may vary.

Summary

While Labor Day is a federal holiday, many private retailers continue operations with most major stores open. Shoppers are encouraged to consult official store locators or contact local outlets, especially for pharmacies, specialty departments, and mall-based stores, to confirm holiday hours before planning their visits.

Key Takeaways

  • Most major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Home Depot are open on Labor Day 2026.
  • Costco is closed nationwide on Labor Day.
  • Large grocery stores and pharmacy chains generally remain open with possible reduced hours.
  • Banks, USPS locations, and U.S. stock markets are closed on Labor Day.
  • Delivery services like UPS and FedEx have limited operations during the holiday.
  • Verify local and store-specific hours before visiting on Labor Day.