The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day, is already here.
The federal holiday is observed each year on the first Monday of September and serves as a celebration of the achievements of America's labor movement.
As activists advocated for better treatment for workers at the height of the Industrial Revolution, they came up with the idea to establish a holiday dedicated to the members of trade and labor unions.
And now, travelers tend to take advantage of the late-summer holiday, as many offices and stores close annually to commemorate it.
Here's what will be open and closed on today.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Most Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Labor Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. However, store hours can vary by location, it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check theonline store directorybefore heading to the store.
Is Costco open on Labor Day?
According toCostco's website, warehouses will be closed on Labor Day.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores will be open on Labor Day, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Labor Day?
- AllU.S. Postal Servicefacilities will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Monday, Sept. 1, according to the USPS website.
- Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Labor Day, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open.
- UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Labor Day and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
- Most of FedEx's pickup and delivery services will not be available on Sept. 1, according to the company's website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours.
Are Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware open on Labor Day?
- Most Home Depot stores will be open on Labor Day, however hours may vary by location, so check with your local store for its specific hours.
- Lowe's stores will also be open regular hours on Sept. 1.
- Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores to confirm business hours on holidays.
Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Labor Day?
- CVS locations will be open on Labor Day, however some locations may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores and pharmacies regarding specific holiday hours.
- Walgreens retail operations will operate under normal hours on Labor Day, however pharmacies will be closed, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies.
Restaurants open on Labor Day
The following restaurants areopenon Sept. 1. Hours are displayed for companies that provided them.
- McDonald's
- Starbucks
- Dunkin'
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Cava
- Wendy's
- Burger King
- Shake Shack
- Culver's
- Whataburger
- Subway
- Firehouse Subs
- Taco Bell
- Cracker Barrel
- Olive Garden; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Waffle House
- IHOP
- First Watch; 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Applebee's
- Golden Corral
- Hooters
- Cheesecake Factory
- Panera Bread
- Texas Roadhouse
- Red Lobster
Raising Cane's restaurants will be closed on Labor Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is the stock market closed on Labor Day? When is it usually open?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will all be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.
Will banks be open or closed on Labor Day?
Banks and their branches will be closedonLabor Day.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Will you get mail on Labor Day? Does USPS deliver?
Mail is not delivered on federal holidays, so youwill not receive your regular mailor packages on Labor Day.
USPS priority mailis the only service in operation.
Will FedEx and UPS have deliveries and pickups on Labor Day?
Other delivery services, such asFedExandUPS, will not operate on Labor Day. However, critical deliveries will still be in service.
Will there be trash pickup on Labor Day? Check garbage collection schedules in your community
There's a good chance youwon't have trash pickup because of the holiday.
Trash pickup is typically delayed for a day if the scheduled pickup falls on Labor Day.
Check your local provider to see how your garbage pickup might be affected.
Is Stop & Shop open on Labor Day? Is Market Basket open? Other grocery stores?
Most grocery stores are open on Labor Day. For example, Stop & Shop is open on Labor Day,according to its website, as is Market Basket,the website says.
Costco warehouses will be closed on Labor Day, according to thecompany's website.
If you're unsure if a store is open or not, you can call or check online to confirm.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Labor Day?
Public libraries will be closed on Labor Day. So will the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
When is the next federal holiday? Columbus Day and Veterans Day are up next
The next federal holiday that some people may receive a day off for is Columbus Day, which falls on Monday, Oct. 13, this year.
After that, Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
