Labor Day is known as the unofficial end to summer to some, and you may be wondering what’s open.
Even though it’s a federal holiday, most retailers and grocery stores will be open. So, if you forgot a last-minute ingredient for your barbecue or are just saving errands for your day off, don’t fret.
Here’s what’s open and closed in Wisconsin for Labor Day 2025.
When is Labor Day?
This year, Labor Day falls on Sept. 1.
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Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Labor Day is a federal holiday.
Are government offices open on Labor Day?
Federal government offices are closed since Labor Day is a federal holiday, per the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Wisconsin state government and Milwaukee city offices are also be closed.
Will mail be delivered on Labor Day?
Post offices are closed on Labor Day, and mail is not delivered, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Will shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, be available on Labor Day?
Neither UPS nor FedEx deliver packages on Labor Day.
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Are banks open on Labor Day?
Several branches, including Capital One, Bank of America and PNC, are closed on Labor Day, the banks confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are Milwaukee Public Libraries open on Labor Day?
Milwaukee Public Libraries are closed from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 for Labor Day, according to its website.
Are Milwaukee Public Schools open on Labor Day?
No, Milwaukee Public Schools are not open on Labor Day. The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Sept. 2, according to its districtwide school calendar.
Is Target open on Labor Day?
Target stores are open on Labor Day, but store hours will vary by location, according to USA TODAY.
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Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Most Walmart locations are opem from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Aldi open on Labor Day?
Aldi stores are open with limited hours, according to its website. You should check with your local store for its hours.
Is Trader Joe’s open on Labor Day?
Trader Joe’s stores is open regular hours for Labor Day, the grocer confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Pick ‘n Save open on Labor Day?
Pick ‘n Save stores operate with regular hours on Labor Day, a spokesperson confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Is Metro Market open on Labor Day?
Metro Market locations operate with regular hours on Labor Day, a spokesperson confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Gabe Hauari of USA TODAY contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Which grocery stores are open in Wisconsin on Labor Day 2025?