Labor Day 2025 Grocery And Retail Store Hours In RI; What’s Open, What’s Closed

There are plenty of stores where Rhode Islanders can spend their hard-earned money on Labor Day, but they’ll be out of luck if they want to take care of banking or government business on Monday.

Banks are closed on Labor Day. So are the U.S. Postal Service and non-emergency government offices, whether at the local, state or federal level. Millions of working Americans outside the retail sector get a paid holiday for Labor Day, which became a federal holiday in 1894 to recognize workers’ contributions to the nation’s strength, prosperity, and well-being during the Industrial Revolution.

Retail stores — grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, home improvement stores such as Lowe’s and The Home Depot, and big-box stores such as Target and Walmart — will, for the most part, operate regular hours during the long weekend.

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Kohl's, JCPenney, TJ Maxx and other department stores will be open, although hours may vary by location. Most fast-food restaurants and convenience stores will be open as usual.

Rhode Island shopping malls will be open, but some stores may not open or plan to close early.

Providence Place and Warwick Mall, for example, will both be open on Labor Day.

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As always, it’s a good idea to check the store’s website or call ahead to verify local store hours. Here are some places you can spend your hard-earned money on Labor Day:

Aldi: Stores will be open, but hours may be limited depending on the location.

CVS: Stores will be open, but check local stores for pharmacy hours.

Home Depot: Labor Day hours may vary by location, but stores generally will be open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Lowe’s: Stores will be open regular hours.

Target: Stores will be open regular hours, from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Trader Joe’s: Most stores will be open during regular business hours, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., but hours may vary by location.

Walgreens: Stores will be open regular hours, but check local stores for pharmacy hours.

Walmart: Stores will be open, although hours may vary by location.

Whole Foods: Stores will be open, but check for local hours.

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