Happy Labor Day (and the first day of Fall — sort of)!
Labor Day happens on the first Monday in September every year. This year, it’s today, Monday, Sept. 1. The federal holiday celebrates “the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday? Will the mail come today? Is the stock market open? Will your garbage be picked up? Here’s what to know about what’s open and closed.
Who gets the day off work on Labor Day?
Labor Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Most federal workers and private sector workers receive paid holiday time off.
Is the stock market closed on Labor Day? When is it usually open?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets are closed on Labor Day. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, except on select holidays.
Will banks be open or closed on Labor Day?
According to U.S. News and World Report, banks and their branches will be closed on Labor Day.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be available.
Will you get mail on Labor Day? Does USPS deliver on Labor Day?
Mail is not delivered on federal holidays, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages on Labor Day.
USPS Priority Mail is the only service in operation.
Will FedEx and UPS have deliveries and pickups on Labor Day?
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, 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 Ohio
Ohio’s bigger cities won’t see garbage trucks on Labor Day.
Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Canton will not have trash pickup on Labor Day, and garbage service will be delayed by one day. Check your local provider to see how your garbage pickup might be affected.
Is Aldi open on Labor Day? Is Giant Eagle open?
Aldi is open on Labor Day but with limited hours, according to the company’s website.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Giant Eagle stores will be open on Labor Day, but hours may vary, according to the store’s website.
Are Costco or Sam’s Club open on Labor Day?
Costco warehouses will be closed on Labor Day. It’s one of the seven holidays each year when locations are closed, according to the company’s website.Sam’s Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members on Labor Day, according to the company’s website.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Walmart stores will maintain regular hours on Labor Day, as confirmed by customer service via a phone call.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores will be open on Labor Day, the Beacon Journal reports. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
Is Kroger open on Labor Day?
According to CBS, Kroger will be open on Labor Day with regular hours.
When is the next federal holiday? Columbus Day is up next
The next holiday is Columbus Day, which falls on October 13 this year. Some people may also receive a day off for Columbus Day.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Labor Day 2025: What’s open, closed in Ohio? Will USPS mail come? What to know
Reporting by Mariyam Muhammad, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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