Monday, September 2, is Labor Day. The federal holiday is observed on the first Monday of every September and celebrates the workers who help power the American economy and society. The day is also considered by many Americans to mark the end of summer and the beginning of fall.
As one of the 11 federal holidays, Labor Day sees a number of institutions that normally operate on a Monday closed. Here are the businesses and services you can expect to be open and closed on Labor Day 2024.
Are banks open on Labor Day?
No. Banks will be closed on Labor Day. But this doesn’t mean you can’t access your bank’s services. Banking websites and online banking facilities will be operating as normal.
Are ATMs open on Labor Day?
Yes. While banks will be closed on Labor Day, ATMs should still be operating as normal, including drive-up ATMs at banks. However, note that during long holiday weekends, ATMs can run out of cash depending on demand.
Is the post office open on Labor Day?
No. As Labor Day is a federal holiday, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed.
Is mail delivered on Labor Day?
No. There will be no USPS mail delivery to homes on Labor Day. There will also be no USPS mail delivery to businesses on Labor Day.
Are FedEx and UPS open on Labor Day?
According to FedEx’s 2024 holiday schedule, nearly all FedEx delivery services will be closed on Labor Day.
According to the company’s website, UPS will also not offer any pickup or delivery services on Labor Day.
Is the stock market open on Labor Day?
No. U.S. stock markets will be closed on Labor Day. This includes major exchanges like the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). However, foreign stock markets will be operating as normal.
Are schools open on Labor Day?
All public schools and nearly all private schools will be closed on Labor Day.
Are retail stores open on Labor Day?
Most of the big-box retail stores will be open on Labor Day. This includes stores like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. However, Costco will be closed on Labor Day. Some of the retailers that are open may have an altered schedule, however.
Are pharmacies open on Labor Day?
Major chains like Walgreens and CVS will be open on Labor Day, however, their pharmacies may have shortened hours, so it’s best to check with your local pharmacy before making a trip there on Monday.
Are grocery stores open on Labor Day?
Many regional grocery stores will be open on Labor Day, but they may have shortened hours. If you think you may need to do a grocery store run on Labor Day, it’s best to check with the store ahead of time to make sure they will be open.