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Labor Day 2022: What stores are open, closed in Atlanta?

Call ahead to double-check holiday hours at local stores
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Aug 16, 2022

Observed each year on the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements. And what better way to celebrate your labor than to spend its fruits? Labor day is an excellent day for shopping, full of special holiday and end-of-summer deals.

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But many stores also observe holiday hours, with limited availability. So, if you run out of paper plates at an odd hour, or if you drag your feet on sending off a package, you might find that your local go-to store is closed.

Here is a list of popular places that will be open for Labor Day, Sep. 5, and a list of those that will be closed.

Open

Barnes and Noble: On Labor Day, most Barnes and Noble locations will be open at regular hours.

CVS: Most CVS locations will be open on Labor Day. However, in particular, CVS might reduce pharmacy hours, so contact your local store.

Home Depot: Home Depot is having a huge Labor Day appliance sale, and their stores are also staying open. However, hours may differ depending on your location.

Kohl’s: The retailer remains open on Labor Day and has many sales.

Kroger: Hours may vary.

Macy’s: Open for regular business hours.

Publix: Hours may vary.

Sam’s Club: Hours may vary.

Target: Hours may vary.

Trader Joe’s: Hours may vary.

Walgreens: Walgreens locations will be open during regular hours on Labor Day.

Walmart: Open on Labor Day during regular business hours.

Whole Foods Market: Hours may vary.

Closed

Costco: Costco will be closed.

Libraries: Libraries will be closed.

Banks: Banks and credit unions will be closed.

USPS: Post offices will be closed, and USPS will not deliver mail.

FedEx: On Labor Day, most FedEx services will be unavailable.

UPS: There will be no pickup, delivery, or open stores on Labor Day.

About the Author

Avery Newmark covers travel, wellness, events and trending news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a dual background in film production and journalism, Avery came to the AJC after working as a video editor. She enjoys film photography and live music in her free time. Reach her at avery.newmark@ajc.com.

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