Labor Day is fast approaching, and it's time to get ready for the holiday, which is on Monday, September 1, 2025, this year.
Labor Day is a popular day to get together with friends and loved ones for a picnic or to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. You'll need your picnic provisions, though, and if you forget anything, you'll need to know where to go and buy it.
If Target is your preferred store, then you are probably wondering: Is Target open on Labor Day? Here's what you need to know.
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Is Target open on Labor Day 2025?
Target stores are going to be open on Labor Day, which is good news for those who may need to pick up items for Labor Day events or who simply want to be able to shop if they have that Monday off for work when they normally don't.
Target is not the only store that's going to be open, either. Its top rival, Walmart, will also be operating its store on Labor Day Monday, as will many other grocery stores and big box stores.
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Stores open on Labor Day include:
- Aldi
- Whole Foods
- Trader Joe's
- Starbucks
- McDonald's
- Kohl's
- Dunkin'
It may seem surprising that so many stores are open, especially given that it is a federal holiday. But there's a good reason.
“Store closures aren't as common on Labor Day as they are on some major holidays,” explained Maurie Backman, a personal finance and retail expert with The Street who has been covering retail news for more than a decade.
Always confirm Target hours before you go
While Target will be open on Labor Day, hours can sometimes vary by location, and they might be shortened.
To make sure you aren't disappointed, you can use Target's Store Locator to confirm whether yours is open during normal hours and ready for your visit.
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