Labor Day 2022: What stores are open and closed?

Labor Day is, in some ways, a bittersweet holiday, marking the impending end of summer, the start of another school year and, often, the last chance to host a blowout barbecue for friends. But it’s also a chance to catch your breath and enjoy some downtime before the fall and winter rush beings.

Technically, summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 22, but Labor Day marks the beginning of the end. And if you’re planning to gather with friends and family, you’ll be able to find everything you need (or forgot) for that cookout without much stress. And if you prefer to spend the day either doing some retail therapy or catching up on long-delayed home repairs, that shouldn’t be too much of a problem either.

Here’s a look at who’s open and closed on Labor Day 2022 and a few informational nuggets about the holiday.

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day honors the U.S. labor movement. Held on the first Monday of September each year, it has been an official federal holiday since 1894.

Are banks open on Labor Day?

Nope. Labor Day is a federal holiday, so all banks will be closed. You can, as always, use ATMs to get cash or put money into your account, however.

Will there be any mail delivery on Labor Day?

There won’t. The U.S. Postal Service takes Labor Day off. UPS has no pickup or delivery service—and all UPS Store locations are closed. (UPS Express Critical service is available, though.) FedEx will suspend deliveries as well, and FedEx Office stores will have modified hours. Be sure to call before you head there. And any packages you drop off won’t ship until Tuesday.

Is the stock market open on Labor Day?

Take a day off from trading. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets are all closed. They’ll reopen on Tuesday. (Cryptocurrencies, however, are not affected by the holiday.)

Are government offices open on Labor Day?

City, county, state, and federal offices are closed.

Which department stores are closed on Labor Day?

Most major retailers remain open on Labor Day, often offering notable discounts as they clear out summer merchandise at a discount. Costco, though, is closed, giving its employees the day off. Small businesses could be closed as well, as staffing crises continue to be widespread.

Are liquor stores open on Labor Day?

It depends on where you live. Because liquor sales and distribution are controlled by the state in about half the country, those stores are required to be closed.

However, that doesn’t apply in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.

Check with your local store to see if they’ll be open there.