With Labor Day 2025 approaching, all Americans are preparing to celebrate this holiday. Whether you decide to travel or stay home, you’ll likely need a place to buy food or other essentials. Here’s a list of stores and restaurants that will be open on that day. Take note!
Which stores will be open on Labor Day 2025?
Most supermarkets will be open that day. Here’s a list of stores that will be operating:
Walmart: Hours may vary at some locations, but most stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sam’s Club: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members.
Target: Stores will be open, but hours may vary by location.
Whole Foods: All stores will be open, but operating hours may change depending on the location due to the holiday.
Kroger: Most Kroger family stores (Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug) will be open that day.
Trader Joe’s: Stores will be open during regular hours.
Aldi: Stores will be open, but with limited hours.
Harris Teeter: Will be open during regular hours.
Meijer: Stores will open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Publix: Will be open during regular hours, but pharmacies will be closed.
Harveys and Winn-Dixie: Will be open during regular hours.
Wegman’s: Stores will operate as usual.
Giant Eagle: Stores will operate normally, but pharmacies will open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Food Lion: Will open during regular hours.
Lidl: All stores will operate normally.
Which restaurants will be open on Labor Day 2025?
Good news! Many restaurants will be open during the holiday, so you’ll have plenty of options. Check out some of them:
McDonald’s
Burger King
Starbucks
Dunkin’
Chipotle
Subway
Wendy’s
Chick-fil-A
Taco Bell
IHOP
Whataburger
Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee’s
Domino’s
KFC
Raising Cane’s
Hooters
Red Lobster
Shake Shack
Cava
Papa John’s
Cheesecake Factory
Firehouse Subs
Olive Garden
Culver’s
Cracker Barrel
Waffle House
First Watch
Panera Bread
Golden Corral
Noodles & Company
Texas Roadhouse
When is Labor Day 2025?
Labor Day is a national holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Monday, September 1.
What is Labor Day?
This day is meant to honor and recognize the contributions of workers and their important role in the development and progress of the country. The celebration has its roots in the labor movements of the 19th century when workers began demanding better working conditions, shorter hours, and fair wages.
The history of Labor Day dates back to 1894, when, after a series of strikes and protests—especially the well-known Pullman Strike—President Grover Cleveland decided to establish this day as a way to ease social and labor tensions. In this context, a day of rest was proclaimed to honor the efforts of workers who had fought for their rights and to improve the living conditions of the working class.
Over the years, Labor Day has transcended its labor movement origins and has become a more general celebration marking the unofficial end of summer in the United States. It’s a day to relax, enjoy time with family and friends, and participate in activities like picnics, parades, and sporting events.
