Labor Day weekend is the official last holiday of the summer. Even if you don't get out of town to take advantage of the three-day weekend, there's a good chance you'll get together with friends and family for a cookout.
But what happens if you realize midday that you're a little low on the BBQ fixins, beer, wine, and soda, and need to make a dash to the grocery store?
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Banks and federal offices are closed, including U.S. Post Office locations and the stock market. But some retailers choose to stay open, albeit with limited hours.
There's nothing worse than showing up to your go-to grocery store or other retailer, only to find it's closed for the day.
So whether you have a day off from work and are planning on a grocery run to stock up on staples, or you just need to grab a few things because you're having a neighborhood block party, you might be heading to your local Kroger (KR) .
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What are Kroger hours on Labor Day 2025?
If Kroger is your go-to grocery store, you should find most stores are open normal hours on September 1, 2025.
That includes all the brands under the Kroger umbrella:
- Baker’s, City Market
- Dillons
- Food 4 Less
- Foods Co
- Fred Meyer
- Fry’s
- Gerbes
- Jay C Food Store
- King Soopers
- Mariano’s
- Metro Market
- Pay-Less Super Markets
- Pick’n Save
- QFC
- Ralphs
- Ruler
- Smith’s Food and Drug
Many retailers give their employees holidays off, or choose to pay them extra for working on a holiday. Since some Kroger locations are part of a union, only some employees get bonus wages for working on a holiday like Labor Day.
This year, Kroger is open normal hours on Labor Day. For most locations, that means doors open at 6 a.m and close at 11 p.m.
Not all Kroger locations sell alcohol since regulations vary by state, so it's always a good idea to check your local store before you head out if alcohol is on your shopping list.
You can also check individual store hours on the company's website.
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