What regional businesses and services will be open on Labor Day 2023? See here

Krys'tal Griffin, Delaware News Journal
·3 min read

It's Labor Day and we know the hosting prep already had shifted into high gear.

No matter how prepared you think you are, sometimes that critical recipe ingredient still gets left off the grocery list. Or you may realize Monday that you severely underestimated the amount of disposable paper or flatware you’ll need to entertain guests.

Whatever your reason for needing to make a last-minute trip to the store is, we’ve got you covered with a list of businesses open on the holiday.

Is mail delivered on Labor Day?

Post offices will be closed on Labor Day. Mail and packages will not be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.

UPS store locations will be closed on the holiday. Pickup and delivery services will not be available, but UPS Express Critical will be available.

FedEx offices will have modified hours on Monday, but some locations will be closed. FedEx Office and FedEx Custom Critical will remain operational, with modified hours for the former. Most shipping services will be closed.

Will banks be open on Labor Day?

ATMs and mobile banking options may be available on Labor Day, but most banks, including Federal Reserve Banks, will be closed for the holiday.

Are pharmacies open on Labor Day?

A Walgreens Pharmacy on Naamans Rd. in Brandywine Hundred.
A Walgreens Pharmacy on Naamans Rd. in Brandywine Hundred.

Some stores such as CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens will be open, but others may vary. Check with your local pharmacy before stopping by on Labor Day.

Are grocery stores and chain stores open on Labor Day?

Early morning shoppers attend the grand opening of Delaware's first Wegmans at Barley Mill Plaza in Greenville, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Early morning shoppers attend the grand opening of Delaware's first Wegmans at Barley Mill Plaza in Greenville, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

While some may have adjusted hours or limited services, most grocery and chain stores around the country are open on Labor Day.

Some of these businesses include:

  • 7-Eleven

  • Acme

  • Aldi

  • Big Lots

  • Dollar General

  • Dollar Tree

  • Food Lion

  • Petco

  • PetSmart

  • Safeway

  • Sam's Club

  • ShopRite

  • Target

  • Trader Joe's

  • Ulta

  • Walmart

  • Wawa

  • Wegmans

  • Whole Foods

Be sure to check with your local store before heading out the door or placing a delivery order.

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Are restaurants open on Labor Day?

Most major restaurant chains are open on Labor Day, but they may have modified hours or limited service options.
Most major restaurant chains are open on Labor Day, but they may have modified hours or limited service options.

If you don’t feel like putting together a huge dinner spread for your end-of-summer bash, we’re not here to judge.

Most major restaurant chains are open on Labor Day, but they may have modified hours or limited service options.

Some dining spots that will be open on Labor Day include:

  • Applebee's

  • Bonefish Grill

  • Boston Market

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Burger King 

  • California Pizza Kitchen

  • Carl's Jr.

  • Carrabba's

  • Chick-fil-A

  • Chili's

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

  • Chuck E. Cheese

  • Cracker Barrel

  • Dairy Queen

  • Denny's

  • Domino's Pizza

  • Dunkin'

  • Firehouse Subs

  • Fogo de Chão

  • Hardee's 

  • IHOP

  • KFC

  • Krispy Kreme

  • Little Caesars

  • LongHorn Steakhouse

  • Long John Silver’s

  • McDonald's

  • Noodles & Company

  • Olive Garden

  • Outback Steakhouse

  • Panda Express

  • Panera Bread

  • Papa John's Pizza

  • P.F. Chang's

  • Pizza Hut

  • Popeyes

  • Qdoba Mexican Eats

  • Red Robin

  • Starbucks

  • Taco Bell

  • Waffle House

  • Wendy's

  • Yard House

Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com.   

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