Labor Day 2026: What will be closed and what will remain open in the U.S. next Monday

Labor Day will bring a patchwork of closures and regular business hours across the United States on Monday, September 7, 2026. Federal offices, banks and some private businesses will shut for the holiday, while many shops and services will remain open.

The holiday is observed on the first Monday of September and is one of the 11 federal holidays. Government offices, court facilities and many banks will close. Department of Motor Vehicles schedules may vary by state and individual office.

The U.S. Postal Service said all post offices will close, with regular mail delivery and public counter service resuming on Tuesday, September 8. Selected self-service kiosks will still offer stamps and the ability to weigh and mail packages. The New York Stock Exchange also confirmed that its offices will close.

Costco will close on Monday, unlike most retailers, giving its employees the day off. The company also closes on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although physical bank branches will generally shut because the holiday is observed by the Federal Reserve, ATMs and banking apps will remain available.

Most supermarkets are expected to keep their usual schedules. Walmart, Target, H-E-B, Kroger and Trader Joe’s are among the major retailers listed as open, alongside restaurants, pharmacies, gas stations, shopping malls and other stores.