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What's Open and Closed on Labor Day 2026? See Which Businesses Are Operating.
Most major retailers, many grocery stores and restaurants are open, while the Postal Service, banks and markets are closed, officials said.
- Today, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, marks Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring American workers. While many retailers and restaurants remain open, government offices, the stock market, and banks are largely closed.
- President Grover Cleveland signed Labor Day into law in 1894, rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement that addressed grueling hours and unsafe working conditions for industrial workers.
- Major grocery chains, including Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, remain open with varied hours, while most pharmacies like CVS maintain standard schedules. Consumers should confirm local hours before visiting.
- Shoppers can take advantage of holiday sales on back-to-school and autumn supplies at retailers like Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. Fast-food favorites including McDonald's, Chipotle, and Chick-fil-A are also open.
- Columbus Day follows on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, as the next federal holiday. Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25 complete the year's major observances.
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When is Labor Day 2026? What you need to know about the holiday, including store hours
Labor Day 2026 is on Sept. 7, 2026, this year.
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