Are restaurants open on Labor Day? See fast food, sit-down options

Consumers looking to grab some food while on the road this Labor Day are in luck, as they will have plenty of options to choose from.
While banks and post offices will be closed on the federal holiday, most national fast food chains and sit-down restaurants will be open, as will a majority of grocery stores.
Labor Day celebrates “the social and economic achievements of American workers” and is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday “to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and by 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday on June 28, 1894.
Here’s what you need to know about restaurants and whether or not they’ll be open on Labor Day.
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Most McDonald’s restaurants are open on holidays, however store hours vary by location, the company told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to use the company’s store locator tool to confirm hours for their local McDonald’s location.
Starbucks store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or here.
Dunkin’ hours vary by location, but most are expected to be open on Labor Day, the company told USA TODAY.
Chick-fil-A restaurants will be open on Monday, however some may have limited hours, according to the company’s website.
Customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.
Most Wendy’s locations will be open on Sept. 2, but hours vary by location so customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours.
Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so customers should check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.
Hours of operation may vary by location, so customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant regarding their holiday hours.
Yes, Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open on Labor Day, the company told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location, so check with your local restaurant for their specific hours.
Yes, Olive Garden restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2.
Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations will be open on Monday, however store hours may vary by location and guests are encouraged to check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.
Yes, Waffle House restaurants will be open on Labor Day.
IHOP locations will be open on the Labor Day, however hours vary by location so it is best to check with your local restaurant for their specific hours.
Yes, all First Watch locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. local time on Labor Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Yes, most Applebee’s restaurants will be open on Monday, however hours may vary by location. Customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant for specific hours.
Yes, Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Sept. 2.
Yes, Hooters restaurants will be open on Labor Day.
Longhorn Steakhouse locations will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Labor Day.
Yes, Red Lobster restaurants will be open normal hours on Monday.
Yes, Ruth’s Chris steakhouses will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, the company told USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].