Hobby Lobby to Open on Labor Day with Varying Reported Hours

August 31, 2025 - Oklahoma City Hobby Lobby will operate its brick-and-mortar stores on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, according to multiple retailer advisories issued today.

An NJ Advance Media report confirms that Hobby Lobby locations nationwide will remain open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Labor Day, allowing customers to begin the chain’s annual Early Holiday Clearance sale on Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and ornaments at a 50 percent discount. This aligns with Hobby Lobby’s typical holiday schedule, as the arts-and-crafts retailer often stays open for Labor Day while closing only on Sundays and four other holidays annually.

In contrast, lifestyle outlets Yahoo and PetHelpful both reported reduced holiday hours for the chain, citing a 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule on September 1. Neither source identified an official company announcement to reconcile the discrepancy, instead advising shoppers to verify hours via Hobby Lobby’s online Store Finder.

Hobby Lobby’s mixed holiday-hours advisories coincide with the launch of its Early Holiday Clearance, a much-anticipated event that offers significant savings ahead of the Christmas season. Shoppers are encouraged to check their local store’s hours online before visiting, as traffic patterns and in-store staffing may vary by market.