Labor Day 2025 Sees Costco Warehouses Closed While Most Grocery Chains Remain Open

September 1, 2025 - Across the United States, Labor Day closures affected only a handful of grocery retailers today, with warehouse club Costco standing out as the notable exception.

Costco confirmed that all of its U.S. warehouses remained closed throughout Labor Day, honoring its tradition of shutting down on major federal holidays. The chain’s shutters left members unable to access bulk groceries, household essentials, and fuel services at the wholesale club’s locations nationwide.

In contrast, other national and regional grocery chains operated on regular or slightly adjusted schedules:

Grocery Chain	Status on 09/01/2025	Notes
Walmart	Open 6 a.m.-11 p.m.	Hours may vary by store.
Target	Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m.	Grocery sections available during normal store hours.
Trader Joe’s	Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m.	Local hours may differ.
Kroger (all banners)	Open during standard hours	Includes Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Harris Teeter, and Pick ’n Save.
Whole Foods Market	Open during regular hours	Hours vary by location.
Aldi	Open with reduced holiday hours	Shoppers advised to check individual store schedules.
Sam’s Club	Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for Plus Members; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for Club Members
BJ’s Wholesale Club	Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Meijer	Open 6 a.m.-12 a.m.
Publix	Open regular hours
H-E-B	Open regular hours
Wegmans	Open regular hours

Several grocery pharmacies also observed partial closures. Costco Pharmacy locations were closed, and select branches of Aldi pharmacies operated on holiday schedules. Meanwhile, most CVS and Walgreens stores remained open for retail purchases, though individual pharmacy counters varied by location.

Labor Day 2025 closures were limited in scope, allowing most American households to complete back-to-school shopping and stock up on holiday supplies without disruption. Only Costco’s decision to close all warehouses on this federal holiday significantly affected consumers seeking bulk purchases today.