US Stock Market Closed, Labor Day Services Disrupted

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the US, celebrated on the first Monday of September. Most stores, including Walmart and Target, will be open, but some services like banks, post offices, FedEx, and UPS will be closed. The stock market will also be closed.

Labor Day 2025 is set to fall on Monday, September 1, marking the first Monday of September. This federal holiday honors the social and economic achievements of American workers. While many businesses will remain open, several critical services will be closed.

Open Businesses

Most major grocery stores and retailers will be open for business on Labor Day. Walmart and Target stores will operate on their usual hours, with Walmart stores open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Target stores open regular hours, though hours may vary by location [1]. Other grocery stores such as Fry's, Trader Joe's, Sam's Club, Aldi, Whole Foods, Bashas', WinCo Foods, AJ's Fine Foods, Food City, Sprouts, and Costco (excluding warehouses) will also be open.

Restaurants such as McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Subway, Taco Bell, Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Waffle House, IHOP, First Watch, Applebee's, Golden Corral, Hooters, and Longhorn Steakhouse will also be open.

Home Depot, Lowe's, and most Ace Hardware stores will be open, though hours may vary by location. Walgreens locations will be open regular hours, and a majority of CVS locations will be open as well [1].

Closed Services

Banks, including branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, and JPMorgan Chase, will be closed on Labor Day. However, digital banking services and ATMs will remain operational. The stock market, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will be closed. The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail or packages, with only Priority Mail service in operation. FedEx and UPS will not operate their regular pickup and delivery services, but critical deliveries may still be made [1][2].

Garbage Pickup

In Ohio, major cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Canton will not have trash pickup on Labor Day. Garbage service will be delayed by one day. Check your local provider for specific schedules.

Conclusion

Labor Day 2025 offers a day off for many workers and a chance to enjoy various retail and dining options. However, critical services such as banks, the stock market, and regular mail delivery will be closed. Planning ahead and checking local schedules can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable holiday.

References

[1] https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/08/28/arizona-grocery-stores-labor-day-hours/85852291007/

[2] https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/08/27/open-closed-labor-day-2025-stock-market-usps-fedex-ups-garbage-ohio/85832273007/