Which Stores Are Open on Labor Day? Full List of Retail Hours for Sept. 1

CHICAGO, Illinois — With Labor Day 2025 landing on Monday, Sept. 1, many people are wondering which retail stores will stay open for holiday shopping and which will be closed. While banks and post offices will shut down, most major retailers, grocery chains, and restaurants will remain open — though hours can vary by location.

Big-Box Retailers

• Walmart: Most stores open 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Target: Open, hours vary by location
• Costco: Closed on Labor Day
• IKEA: Open regular hours

Department Stores

• Macy’s: Open normal hours
• Nordstrom: Open, hours vary
• JCPenney: Open regular hours
• Kohl’s: Open normal hours
• Belk: Open regular hours

Discount & Specialty Stores

• TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, HomeGoods: All open regular hours
• Burlington: Open, check online for local hours
• Victoria’s Secret: Open, hours depend on mall schedule
• Barnes & Noble: Open, some mall stores may close earlier

Home Improvement & Outdoors

• Home Depot: Open, hours vary
• Lowe’s: Open regular hours
• Ace Hardware: Independently owned, hours vary
• REI: Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s: Open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Tractor Supply Co.: Open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pet & Office Stores

• PetSmart: Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Petco: Open normal hours
• Office Depot & OfficeMax: Open regular hours

While Labor Day sales are happening across most retailers, shoppers should double-check local store hours before heading out. Malls and shopping centers often adjust their holiday schedules, especially for smaller specialty stores.

If you plan to shop on Labor Day, you’ll have plenty of options — from grabbing home improvement supplies to hitting clothing and book stores. Stay tuned to ChicagoMusicGuide.com for more holiday updates, event coverage, and lifestyle guides.