{
  "id": 6119305,
  "title": "What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/whats-open-and-closed-on-labor-day-2026-see-which-businesses-are",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/labor-day-2026-store-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States, falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. This day marks a time to honor American workers and enjoy a brief respite from the summer heat. As the holiday approaches, many people may be wondering which businesses will remain open and which will be closed. To help shoppers and consumers plan accordingly, here's a comprehensive guide to what will be open and closed on Labor Day 2026.\n\nMajor retail stores and grocery chains will likely be open on Labor Day. Walmart, Target, and CVS Pharmacy locations will be operating during regular business hours. Aldi stores will have limited hours, and specific holiday hours can be found on their website. Food Lion stores will be open during normal business hours, while Kroger stores will be open during regular hours, with a few exceptions. Stop & Shop will be open, but pharmacies will be closed. Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Dollar General, Home Depot, HomeGoods, HomeSense, IKEA, JCPenney, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Marshalls, Michaels, Nordstrom, Petco, and Sierra are all expected to be open on Labor Day.\n\nFast-food chains' operating hours may vary by location. Some chains like Burger King, Domino's, IHOP, McDonald's, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Burger King, IHOP, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Taco Bell are expected to be open during regular business hours. However, it's always a good idea to check local store hours to ensure they are open when you plan to visit.\n\nAs for essential services, the stock market will be closed on Labor Day, with trading resuming on Tuesday, September 8, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Post offices will also be closed, and mail delivery will be suspended. Major banks will be closed, so financial transactions may need to be completed electronically or at ATMs.",
  "summary": "Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.",
  "key_points": [
    "Labor Day 2026 falls on September 7",
    "Major retail stores and grocery chains open",
    "Stock market closed on Labor Day"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Is Labor Day a federal holiday in US? Are schools closed? What to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/is-labor-day-a-federal-holiday-in-us-are-schools-closed-what-to-know",
        "published": "2026-09-07T07:43:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}