Labor Day in the United States is called Labor Day in English. It is a federal statutory holiday and pays tribute to the contribution of workers to the economy and society. Labor Day in the United States is set on the first Monday of September each year, and Labor Day in 2021 is September 6.
In the United States, when you are on holiday, many businesses will choose to take the holiday together. Shops, restaurants, services, etc. may be closed. During the Labor Day holiday this year, where will the door be closed and where will the door be opened?
School
All schools in the United States, including universities, middle schools, and elementary schools, will be closed during the Labor Day holiday.
Bank
All physical branches of banks will be closed on Labor Day, but ATM and online banking can still be used.
post office
Since Labor Day is a federal statutory holiday, all state and federal government offices will be closed. USPS will also be closed on Labor Day. USPS will not deliver any mail on that day.
In addition, most of the mail delivery services of UPS and FedEx will also be suspended on Labor Day, and most stores will also be closed or their business hours will be shortened.
Doctor's Clinic
Most doctor clinics will be closed on Labor Day. However, the ER emergency rooms in major hospitals are still running 24x7. In addition, many Urgent Care emergency clinics will continue to open, but their business hours may be shortened.
DMV
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV, where it may be called BMV or other names) will also be closed during the Labor Day holiday. If you need to apply for documents or other procedures, do not wait for the Labor Day holiday.
Public transit
Railway, subway, bus and other public transportation services are still open during the Labor Day holiday, but they usually operate according to the Sunday/holiday schedule. It is recommended that you need to know the timetable in advance for public transportation.
library
The library will be closed during the Labor Day holiday, but some may still accept ddrop-offbooks. It is recommended to contact the specific library for inquiries if necessary.
Liquor Store
Since the sales of alcohol in most states are controlled by the state, the law requires that most Liquor Stores that specialize in liquor must be closed on Labor Day.
However, there are also some states that do not control the distribution of alcohol. In these states, the owners of alcohol stores can decide whether to open their doors on Labor Day: Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE) ), Nevada (NV), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), Oklahoma (OK), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (ND), Tennessee ( TN), Texas (TX), District of Columbia (DC), Wisconsin (WI).
Restaurants and shops
Fortunately, most restaurants, chain stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations will open as usual during the Labor Day holiday, but pharmacies in supermarkets are likely to close or shorten their business hours, just in case. It is better to call the specific store/pharmacy in advance to confirm.
The following is a summary of the Labor Day business hours of common chain restaurants and retail stores in the United States:
Albertsons: The store is open, business as usual, but the pharmacy is closed
AT&T Store: Open the door, business as usual
Best Buy: Open the door, business as usual, the branch in the Mall may be different
Barnes & Noble: Open the door, business as usual
Costco: Close the door
Chick-fil-A: Open the door, but shorten the business hours 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m
CVS: Open the door, business as usual, but the pharmacy may shorten the time
Dollar Tree: Open the door, business as usual, except for the sale of alcohol in some states
GAP: Open the door, business as usual
The Home Depot: Open the door, business as usual
H-E-B: Open the door, business as usual, pharmacy 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kohl’s: Open the door, business as usual
Kroger: Most of the stores are open, business as usual
Lowe’s: Open the door, business as usual
Macy’s: Open the door, business as usual
Marshalls: Open the door, business as usual
McDonald's: Open the door, business as usual
Nordstrom: Open the door, business as usual
Nordstrom Rack: Open the door, business as usual
Publix: Open the door, business as usual
Staples: Open the door, business as usual
Target: Open the door, business as usual
TJ Maxx: Open the door, business as usual
Trader Joe’s: Open the door, business as usual
Walmart: Open the door, business as usual
Walgreens: Open the door, business as usual, but the pharmacy may shorten the t