SAN FRANCISCO — Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring the U.S. labor movement and the achievements of American workers, is here once again.

The holiday with activist roots, observed on the first Monday of September, creates a three-day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer — if the pumpkin spiced lattes and back-to-school shopping hadn’t already set the tone. 

Unlike other federal holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, most stores and major retailers will remain open or have adjusted hours Labor Day. 

Many businesses use the holiday to reel in customers with Labor Day sales. Just a reminder, some deals are only valid through Labor Day, so get your shopping in while you can. 

While the majority of stores will keep their doors open Monday, Sept. 1, a handful will be closed. 

If you plan on hitting the stores Monday, make sure to double-check your local store hours as some may be operating on reduced holiday schedules.

Most grocery stores are open Labor Day but be sure to check with local stores to see if they have reduced hours.

As is the case with all federal holidays, the United States Postal Service will take a break from delivering mail Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Post offices across the U.S. will remain closed for the holiday and mail delivery will be paused until Tuesday. 

UPS Store locations are closed on Labor Day, as well as other federal holidays, and there will be no pickup or delivery services. 

FedEx U.S. and international package and express freight services and FedEx Logistics will be closed Monday. FedEx Offices may be open with modified hours based on location, and FedEx Custom Critical will remain open on Labor Day. 

The New York Stock Exchange observes U.S. holidays, so the stock market will be closed Labor Day.

State, local and federal offices are closed for Labor Day.

Most banks will close for the federal holiday, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. 

Costco is one of the few national retailers that is traditionally closed on Labor Day. The warehouse club will not be open Monday, Sept. 1.

Below is a list of some of the select national retailers that will be open on Labor Day this year. 

• Aldi: The grocery store chain is open on Labor Day but operates with “limited hours.” While stores usually close around 6 p.m. for Labor Day, you can check individual store times on Aldi’s website.
• Best Buy
• Home Depot
• Kohl’s 
• Kroger
• Trader Joe’s
• Lowe’s 
• Macy’s 
• Sam’s Club: The warehouse club is open on Labor Day, but closes at 6 p.m. 
• Starbucks: Most locations will be open, though you’ll need to check with your local store to see if there are holiday hours. 
• Target
• Walmart 

Yes, Target is open on Labor Day for 2025. Most stores will be open with normal business hours, but Target encourages customers to double check local store hours. 

Walmart locations nationwide will be open during regular business hours.