On Monday, September 7th, is Labor Day in the United States. Despite being a federal holiday, the vast majority of large retailers and supermarket chains across America will remain open or operate on adjusted holiday hours to facilitate people’s purchases of holiday supplies or enjoy discounted promotions.
Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September every year. This long weekend is often seen by Americans as the “informal end of summer.” Many families take advantage of the last days of summer by hosting outdoor barbecues, going on beach vacations, or participating in community parades and sports events.
At the same time, this is also a great opportunity for major retailers to clear out summer inventory and introduce promotions for new fall products, as many people take the long weekend to go on a shopping spree. Below is a summary of the opening and closing situations of major chain stores on that day:
Costco:
One of the few major chain stores in the United States that will be closed for the entire Labor Day, allowing employees to have a holiday and spend time with family.
Walmart:
Operating as usual (most stores from 6 am – 11 pm);
Target:
Operating as usual (most stores from 8 am – 10 pm);
Sam’s Club:
Operating as usual (Plus members from 8 am – 6 pm; regular members from 10 am – 6 pm);
Other supermarket chains:
Kroger, Aldi (some stores with shortened hours), Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Wegmans, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, and others are all open as usual.
Home improvement:
Home Depot, Lowe’s, IKEA;
Department stores and fashion:
Macy’s, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington;
Electronics and entertainment:
Best Buy, Apple Store, GameStop, Barnes & Noble.
Pharmacies:
CVS, Walgreens are generally open, but internal pharmacies may suspend service or have reduced hours;
Discount stores:
Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Five Below are all open as usual.
(Note: Specific operating hours may vary slightly depending on the location of individual stores, it is recommended to check the local store announcements through the official website or by phone before heading out.)
(This article references reporting from Oregonlive.com)