Labor Day 2026, the unofficial end of summer, is almost here.
Labor Day, the three-day weekend marking the end of summer, happens in September every year. It became a federal holiday in 1894 and honors American workers. The holiday also brings Labor Day sales and travel.
The holiday falls on the first Monday in September each year. Here's what will be open and closed, from banks and mail delivery to Costco and Walmart.
When is Labor Day 2026?
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Who gets Labor Day off?
Labor Day is listed as one of 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Federal employees generally receive the day off, while holiday policies for private-sector workers may vary by employer.
Is the stock market closed on Labor Day?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets
will be closed on Labor Day.
Will banks be open or closed on Labor Day?
According to U.S. News and World Report, most bank branches will be closed on Labor Day.
ATMs and online banking services will remain available.
Will USPS deliver mail on Labor Day?
The U.S. Postal Service does not provide regular mail delivery on Labor Day, according to its holiday schedule. Priority Mail Express holiday delivery may still be available.
Will FedEx and UPS deliver 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 Labor Day affect trash pickup in Ohio? See schedules
Trash collection will be delayed in many of Ohio's major cities 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.
Are Aldi and Giant Eagle open on Labor Day?
Aldi is open on Labor Day but with limited hours, according to the company's website.
Giant Eagle should be open on Labor Day, according to Hours Guide, but customers should verify with their local store location.
Are Costco and Sam's Club open on Labor Day?
Costco warehouses will be closed on Labor Day, according to the company's website.Sam's Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Plus members and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Club members on Labor Day, according to the company's website.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Walmart stores should maintain regular hours on Labor Day, according to the holiday schedule listed on GoBankingRates.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores are expected to be open on Labor Day, DealNews reports, Target says that hours vary by store.
However, Target has maintained regular hours on Labor Day in the past, The Columbus Dispatch previously reported.
When is the next federal holiday? Columbus Day is up next
The next federal holiday after Labor Day is Columbus Day, which falls on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is Labor Day 2026? What's open and closed for USPS, banks, stores
