What’s open, closed on Labor Day 2026

CT Mirror · Connor Sharp · September 4, 2026

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" data-large-file="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Casino-prepares-to-reopen08-771x513.jpg" /> Labor Day weekend is considered the unofficial last weekend of summer by many, as the last days of the season often means the start of cooler weather.

Observed the first Monday of September, Labor Day celebrates the contributions of workers in the United States.

This year the holiday falls a bit later than usual, on Sept. 7.

Unlike other federal holidays, most stores choose to keep their doors open on Labor Day with only a handful of services unavailable across Connecticut. That includes major mail or package delivery services, with only one major company planning to deliver on Monday.

So before going end of summer shopping or out to run an errand, be sure to double-check local store hours as some may be operating on limited hours or closed for the day.

Here’s a look at some of the planned openings and closings across Connecticut.

Grocery stores

Larger grocery store chains in Connecticut are all planning to remain open Monday. Some, however, may be operating limited hours. For hours and locations, click on the store name.

ACME Markets

ALDI

Big Y

Food Bazaar

Gala Foods

Price Chopper/Market 32

Price Rite

ShopRite

Stew Leonard’s

Stop and Shop

Trader Joe’s

Wegmans

Whole Foods

Pharmacies

CVS and Walgreens pharmacies plan to open Monday. For those who pick up their prescriptions from supermarkets and other retailers with connected pharmacies, check the retailer’s website for their pharmacy hours.

Major retail chains

Here are some popular retailers that are all open on Monday.

Apple

Barnes and Noble

Bass Pro Shop

Best Buy

Cabela’s

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dollar General

Dollar Tree

Family Dollar

Hobby Lobby

Home Depot

Home Goods and Homesense

IKEA

JCPenney

Kohl’s

Lowe’s

Marshalls

Petco

PetSmart

Target

TJ Maxx

Walmart

Members wholesale clubs

While BJ’s and Sam’s Club plan to open on Monday, Labor Day is one of seven major holidays when Costco stores close.

Banks and credit unions

Banks and credit unions close on federal holidays, including Labor Day.

Restaurants

Many major restaurant chains in Connecticut will be open for business on Monday, including:

Applebee’s

Buffalo Wild Wings

Burger King

Cheesecake Factory

Chick-fil-A

Chili’s

Chipotle

Dairy Queen

Domino’s

Dunkin’

IHOP

Jersey Mike’s

KFC

McDonald’s

Olive Garden

Panera Bread

Pizza Hut

Popeyes

Sonic

Starbucks

Taco Bell

Wendy’s

Delivery services

Amazon is the only major package delivery carrier that is planning to deliver on Monday. FedEx and UPS are both closed for deliveries on Labor Day, as is the United States Postal Service.

Government offices

As is customary for major holidays, city and town halls are planning to close on Monday, as are state and federal offices like the Department of Motor Vehicles, Connecticut legislative offices and state and federal courthouses.

Malls and casinos

As the major retailers that take up residence in them will be open, so will malls across the state. The Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos will also be open.

Is there a specific retailer, office or service you would like to see in future listings of holiday openings and closings in Connecticut? Let us know at audience@ctmirror.org.

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