Bloomberg Línea — Labor Day has arrived, signaling the end of the summer across the Northern Hemisphere, children’s return to school and the beginning of the academic year at colleges.
This first Monday in September serves as a yearly tribute to the American labor movement and the valuable contributions workers have bestowed upon the US economy. For that reason, many companies across the country will not open their doors on Labor Day.
As it is a bank holiday, a significant number of Americans will hit the road for quick getaways or stay at home to indulge in their final summer barbecues. However, for those with pending errands, here’s a breakdown of the businesses and institutions that will be accessible or closed on Monday, September 4, according to information compiled by Fox Business and verified by Bloomberg Línea.
Closed on Labor Day
- Banks and post offices will be shuttered for the holiday, as well as government offices.
- Package delivery services like UPS, FedEx, and the USPS will have no pickup or delivery services available, except for USPS Priority Mail Express, which operates 365 days a year.
- Costco will also remain closed on Labor Day.
- The Stock Market is closed today.
Open for Labor Day
- Dollar General will welcome customers with its regular store hours.
- Dunkin’ Donuts is open for Labor Day and will maintain its usual operating hours.
- McDonald’s will be open for Labor Day, but hours may differ depending on the location.
- Michaels stores across the United States will be open during their usual hours.
- Most Starbucks locations will be open, although hours may differ depending on the specific store.
- Kohl’s stores will operate at their standard business hours.
- Home Depot will be open, though specific hours may vary by location.
- CVS stores will be open; however, some CVS pharmacies may have altered hours or be closed.
- All TJX Companies-owned stores, including Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense stores in the U.S., will be open during their regular business hours.
- Walgreens will be open during their regular business hours, although some Walgreens pharmacies may have altered hours or be closed.
- Target stores will adhere to their normal business hours, which may vary depending on the location.
- Walmart will continue to operate under its usual hours, with the possibility of early closures for pharmacies and Auto Care centers, depending on the location.
- Lowe’s stores will maintain their regular hours of operation.
What is Labor Day in the US?
The holiday celebrated today in the United States originated in the late 19th century when labor unions and workers battling for improved working conditions, better salaries, and a shorter working day. One of the key events during that time was the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886, where a labor protest turned violent.
Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894 when President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. It was intended to be a day of rest and celebration for workers, with parades, picnics, and other festivities. It also marked the unofficial end of summer in the United States.