As Labor Day approaches, it's a time to honor and appreciate the nation's workers, but it also means various closures across Illinois and the rest of the country. This year, the federal holiday falls on Monday, September 2. While some businesses will shut their doors to allow employees to enjoy the holiday, others will operate with reduced hours.
Here’s a guide to what will be open and closed on Labor Day:
Retailers Open on Labor Day:
- Aldi: Most locations will have reduced hours, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Hobby Lobby: Reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- Jewel-Osco
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Mariano’s
- Marshalls
- Meijer
- Menards
- Michael’s
- Petco
- Petsmart
- Ross
- Sam’s Club: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Starbucks: Most locations open, but hours may vary.
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Trader Joe’s
- Tony’s Fresh Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
Retailers Closed on Labor Day:
- Costco
Additional Closures: To find out what other businesses and services may be closed, be sure to check local listings or specific locations.
USPS
Labor Day is one of the 11 holidays observed by the United States Postal Service, meaning all U.S. post offices will be closed and no mail will be delivered on Monday.
FedEx and UPS
FedEx and UPS will suspend pickup and delivery services on Labor Day. Some FedEx locations may remain open with modified hours, so it’s a good idea to check with your local FedEx office for details. Similarly, while some UPS stores will be closed, others may operate with adjusted hours—check with your local UPS store for specific information.
Banks
Banks will be closed for Labor Day, as they observe federal holidays. However, self-service ATMs will still be available for withdrawals and deposits.
Schools
Labor Day is recognized as a "legal school holiday," so most schools will be closed. Unlike certain other holidays that might be modified or waived, Labor Day is not one of them, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Other holidays with potential modifications or waivers include:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12)
- Casimir Pulaski Day (first Monday in March)
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)