Labor Day weekend is here, which means one last summer hurrah for many in Missouri.
Whether you're celebrating with a parade, barbecue or weekend getaway, you may still need to squeeze in a few last-minute errands.
Here's what's open and closed across Missouri on Labor Day.
When is Labor Day 2026 and why do we celebrate it?
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7.
The holiday honors American workers and traces its roots to the labor movement of the late 19th-century, when workers pushed for better conditions and recognition of their contributions.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated with a parade on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. Nearly 25,000 union members and their families lined the streets of lower Manhattan near City Hall.
President Grover Cleveland signed Labor Day into
law on June 28, 1894, making the first Monday in September a national holiday dedicated to honoring American workers.
Are federal or Missouri state offices open on Labor Day?
Given that Labor Day is a federal holiday, non-essential federal offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
It's also a state holiday in Missouri, so all local governments and state offices will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
Will grocery stores, major retailers be open on Labor Day?
Most major grocery stores, retailers and restaurants should be open on Monday, Sept. 7, but you may want to check with your local stores to confirm business hours, as they can vary by location.
Most Hy-Vee and Schnuck's stores are open during their regular hours.
Order groceries with Instacart
Amazon's Same-Day grocery delivery service or delivery through its Whole Foods stores is available in some parts of Missouri.
Are Costco or Sam's Club open on Labor Day?
Costco will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
Sam's Club will be open during normal business hours on Monday, Sept. 7.
Is the post office open on Labor Day? Will mail be delivered?
All post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Monday, Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Postal Service's website.
Most FedEx and UPS delivery operations will not run on Monday, Sept. 7, though some FedEx/UPS stores may have modified hours.
Are banks open on Labor Day?
Most banks will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, as most follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule.
Is the stock market open on Labor Day?
Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
Will trash pickup happen on Labor Day?
Trash pickup may be affected by the holiday, though schedules vary by city. Check with your local waste management service for details.
Trash pickup can be delayed by one day if the scheduled pickup falls on a federal holiday.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on Labor Day?
Library hours vary across Missouri, so check with your local branch to see whether it will be open on Labor Day. State libraries, however, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
All Missouri Department of Revenue offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7.
Ahmed Jawadi is a service and trending reporter based in Missouri.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: What's closed on Labor Day in Missouri? Banks, mail and state offices
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