On Labor Day, Americans are anticipated to celebrate with barbecues, travel, and purchases of grills, patio furniture, and markdowns.
Why it’s important; according to a Labor Day weekend survey by the data and technology company Numerator, 51% of consumers anticipate that inflation will have an impact on their plans for the holiday, down from 62% over Memorial Day weekend.
Labor Day: What is it?
The holiday is observed on the first Monday in September to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
In 1894, President Glover Cleveland officially declared it a federal holiday.
However, according to Fred Goff, co-founder, and CEO of Jobcase, only about 40% of hourly and skilled workers are anticipated to have the day off, even though many people do enjoy a three-day weekend on Monday.
Most shops are open and have Labor Day sales
The majority of big-name stores, like Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and others, are open on Monday and are running Labor Day deals.
Some grocery stores will operate during extended holiday hours, while other businesses will be open on Sunday.
Monday is a closed day for pharmacies.
Shoppers will also find a lot of markdowns and clearance items as retailers try to get rid of extra stock.
Labor Day weekend business hours for Costco, the stock market, and banks.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Postal Service won’t be delivering mail, and banks and stock markets in the country are closed.
Similar to how they are on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Costco Wholesale clubs are closed on this federal holiday.
Eateries are open on Labor Day and Cheese Pizza Day.
Additionally, Monday is National Cheese Pizza Day, one of the many holidays dedicated to pizza, and some pizzerias will offer discounts.
Pumpkin spice coffee and pastries are back at Starbucks and Dunkin’, signaling the start of fall.
Monday hours include those for McDonald’s, Arby’s, Popeyes, Taco Bell, Burger King, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, and more.
