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Labor Day 2025 Closes Government, Mail and Markets While Retailers and Restaurants Operate

Postal services, financial markets, major package carriers pause operations Sept. 1, creating varied municipal schedules

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People walk on the boardwalk on September 1, 2024 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day in what the TSA expects to be the busiest on record.
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Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant in Nanuet on Aug. 14, 2025.

Overview

  • Federal government offices and the Georgia State Capitol will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Sept. 1.
  • The United States Postal Service will not run regular mail and UPS will suspend deliveries while FedEx limits service to its Custom Critical network.
  • Major banks and U.S. stock exchanges will also be closed on Labor Day, with most ATMs continuing to handle basic transactions.
  • Many retailers including Walmart, Walgreens and Kroger will remain open, but Costco will observe its annual closure and fast-food chains like Starbucks and Taco Bell will offer varied hours.
  • Trash and recycling pickup may be delayed in cities such as Athens, Atlanta and Savannah, and most public and private schools will be closed with schedules varying by district.