With Labor Day just around the corner, the end of summer is approaching fast. Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day honors the American workforce and has been a federal holiday since 1894. It also marks the unofficial end of summer, with many people spending the long weekend enjoying the last bit of warm weather or preparing for the cozy autumn months.

Whether you're planning a beach barbecue, a quick bank visit, or checking out end-of-summer sales, it's a good idea to know which businesses will be open or closed on Labor Day. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:

**Grocery Stores:**

- **Kroger-affiliated stores** (including Ralphs, Smith’s, City Market, Pay Less, Harris Teeter, and Food 4 Less) will be open during regular hours.

- **Sam’s Club** will be open.

- **Trader Joe’s** will operate as usual.

- **Publix** will be open.

- **Aldi** will be open with limited hours.

- **Whole Foods** will be open with varying hours by location.

- **Wegman’s** will be open.

**Retail Stores:**

- **Costco** will be closed all day.

- **CVS Pharmacy** will be open, though hours may vary.

- **Walgreens** will be open, but pharmacy services will be unavailable at most locations except the 24-hour stores.

- **Target** will be open.

- **Walmart** will be open.

- **Best Buy** will be open with special Labor Day sales.

- **Home Depot** will be open, but hours may vary.

- **Macy’s** will be open.

Before heading out, be sure to check specific store hours for your local locations to avoid any surprises.