What's open and closed in Tennessee on Labor Day 2026

Labor Day is the next federal holiday, giving many people in the U.S. a three-day weekend and a day off from work and school.

While many Tennesseans will spend the holiday relaxing or traveling, Labor Day also brings changes to business hours and services. Some government offices, banks, and postal services will be closed in observance of the holiday, while many major retailers and restaurant chains will remain open, though hours may vary by location.

Here's what to know about what's open and closed across Tennessee on Labor Day.

Are grocery, retail stores open on Labor Day?

Most major retailers and restaurant chains, including Walmart, Target, and McDonald's, will be open on Labor Day, though hours may vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with individual businesses for the

most up-to-date hours.

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Here's a look at what's open, according to RetailMeNot.com.

• BJ’s Wholesale Club
• Sam’s Club
• Aldi
• Food Lion
• H-E-B
• Kroger
• Publix
• Trader Joe's
• Whole Foods
• 7-Eleven
• CVS
• Circle K
• Walgreens
• Wawa
• Belk
• Burlington
• JCPenney
• Kohl's
• Macy's
• Marshall's
• Nordstrom
• TJ Maxx
• Bath & Body Works
• Sephora
• Ulta
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Dollar General
• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar
• The Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• Ikea
• Lowe's
• Michael's
• Spirit Halloween
• Academy Sports + Outdoors
• Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Staples
• Office Depot OfficeMax
• Applebee's
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chick-fil-A
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Dairy Queen
• Denny's
• Domino's
• Dunkin'
• Jack in the Box
• KFC
• Krispy Kreme
• Little Caesars
• IHOP
• McDonald's
• Olive Garden
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Papa John's
• Pizza Hut
• Popeyes
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• Wendy's

Are schools open on Labor Day?

Schools are closed on Labor Day. Here's a closer look at Middle Tennessee school schedules:

• Metro Nashville Public Schools: Closed
• Cheatham County Schools: Closed
• Williamson County Schools: Closed
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools: Closed
• Franklin Special District Schools: Closed
• Robertson County Schools: Closed
• Murfreesboro City Schools: Closed
• Rutherford County Schools: Closed
• Sumner County Schools: Closed
• Bedford County Schools: Closed
• Wilson County Schools: Closed
• Maury County Schools: Closed
• Coffee County Schools: Closed

Is mail delivered on Labor Day?

The United States Postal Service does not deliver mail on Labor Day, and most post office locations are closed. Here's a closer look.

• FedEx: FedEx Office locations will have modified hours, and some locations will be closed, according to FedEx's 2026 holiday calendar. Contact your local FedEx Office location for details.
• USPS: USPS is closed on Labor Day.
• UPS: UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services on Labor Day, according to its 2026 holiday calendar. Some locations may be closed. Customers should check their local store for hours of operation.

Are banks and the stock market open on Labor Day?

Since Labor Day is a federal holiday and most banks follow theFederal Reserve’s holiday schedule, branches will be closed nationwide. According to Investopedia, stock and bond markets will also close on Labor Day.

Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at [e-mail].

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