What stores and restaurants are open Labor Day 2024
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Shopping is a popular during Labor Day weekend with many preparing for back to school. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Americans are expected to mark Labor Day with travel, barbecues and shopping for summer clearance and school supplies.
The big picture: A survey of more than 1,000 consumers from coupon and cashback app Smarty found 45% of U.S. consumers will shop Labor Day sales.
- 26% of consumers surveyed said they planned "to tighten their purse strings during the holiday because they can't afford to spend more."
What is Labor Day?
Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers, the U.S. Department of Labor says.
- It became a federal holiday in 1894 and was signed into law by President Glover Cleveland.
Stores open Labor Day: Walmart, Target, Lowe's, more
State of play: The majority of national retailers, including Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Macy's, Home Depot, Lowe's, Belk and more, are open Monday and holding Labor Day sales.
- Halloween merchandise, which has been available online for several weeks, is starting to roll out to more stores.
- Home Depot's large Halloween collection hit store shelves Thursday, the retailer told Axios.
Grocery stores open Labor Day, Aldi stores close early
Zoom in: Many grocery stores will operate regular hours but some have reduced hours Monday and others operate with Sunday hours.
- Aldi stores have limited hours for Labor Day, according to the retailer's website.
- Trader Joe's, Publix, Kroger, Food Lion, Albertsons and Safeway are among the long list of stores open.
- Convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Circle K and Wawa also are open.
Costco clubs closed Labor Day 2024
Zoom out: Costco Wholesale clubs are closed for the federal holiday, as they are for New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Competitor wholesale clubs, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale, are open Monday.
- Some pharmacies, many of which have started to administer the new COVID-19 vaccines, are closed on the holiday.
Restaurants open Labor Day 2024
Dig in: The majority of restaurants are expected to be open for the holiday, much like Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
- Fall has already arrived at Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and more chains with the return of pumpkin spice season.
- McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Arby's, Popeyes, Taco Bell, Burger King, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Domino's and more are open Monday.
Yes, but: For fast food and other chain restaurants, the decision to open on a holiday is often a franchise decision. More restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
No mail, UPS and FedEx for Labor Day
The U.S. Postal Service and all post offices are closed with no deliveries Monday.
- Most UPS and FedEx services are not available Labor Day. Limited UPS Store locations are open, per the company's holiday schedule.
Stock market, banks closed Labor Day
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed on the holiday and won't be closed again for a holiday until Thanksgiving, according to the stock market schedules.
- Most of the nation's banks are closed Monday and follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule.
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