Your Guide to Every Store Open on Labor Day This Year

As fast as it came is as fast as it went! Soon, we'll be bidding farewell to summer and welcoming fall with all that it brings: crisp leaves, cozy flannels, and pumpkin spice everything. But before we can even get there, everyone knows the unofficial end to the season is Labor Day, giving us one last summer hoorah. So you can definitely expect a bunch of pool parties and BBQs to take place—and we're more than ready to take them on! But, you'll probably need to head to the store to prepare for the long weekend.

Whether or not you're firing up the grill, Labor Day means you'll be planning activities, hosting friends, and baking up your favorite Labor Day desserts! And don't even get us started on those inevitable last-minute grocery runs! (Why are there never enough hot dog buns?) So, are there even stores open on Labor Day? The short answer is yes! But, before you reach for your Labor Day recipes, check out this list of grocery stores and convenience stores that are open on the federal holiday.

What stores are open on Labor Day?

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If you forget propane for the grill or your condiments run out, there's no reason to fret. There are plenty of grocery stores, retail stores, and convenience stores open on Labor Day. You'll even find plenty of restaurants open on Labor Day. Still, not everyone operates on their regular schedule on the holiday. They're open, but be sure to check Walmart's Labor Day hours and Target's Labor Day hours. Many other major retailers like Publix, Whole Foods, and Kroger are also open.

Grocery Stores Open on Labor Day

ACME: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies may be closed.
Albertsons: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
BJ's Wholesale Club: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
The Fresh Market: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
Giant Food: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
Harris Teeter: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
H-E-B: Stores will be open for regular business hours, while pharmacies will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hy-Vee: Stores will be open for regular business hours, while pharmacies will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kroger: Hours may vary by location.
Pavilions: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies may be closed.
Piggly Wiggly: Hours may vary by location.
Publix: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
Randalls: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
Safeway: Most stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
Sam's Club: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members.
Shaws: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
Star Market: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed
Target: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
Trader Joe's: Stores will be open for regular business hours.
Vons: Stores will be open for regular business hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
Wegmans: Stores will be open, but hours may vary by location.
Whole Foods: Hours may be limited and vary by location.

Convenience Stores Open on Labor Day

Stores closed on Labor Day

We'll just rip the bandaid off and say this: Costco is closed on Labor Day. But lucky for you, that's pretty much the only big-franchise to not open on the holiday. Other than that, you can expect mostly local stores and small businesses to remain closed on Labor Day. So, we suggest checking out those in your area to make sure you're in the loop!