Summer isn't over yet, but Labor Day is almost here.
The federal holiday and unofficial end of summer falls on the first Monday in September, bringing a three-day weekend for many workers, travel and retail sales for many Americans.
Here's what to know about Labor Day 2026, including what's open and closed, from banks and mail delivery to Costco and Walmart.
What day is Labor Day in 2026? Latest possible date this year
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday? 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, but 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 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.
Does the post office 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 2026?
Aldi is open on Labor Day but with limited hours, according to the company's website.
Giant Eagle stores will be open for regular hours on Labor Day, the chain confirmed. The chain's in-store pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 2026?
Walmart will be operating during regular business hours on Labor Day, the company confirmed.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores are expected to be open on Labor Day, DealNews reports. Target says 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?
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: Are grocery stores open on Labor Day? Costco, Walmart, Giant Eagle hours
