Labor Day has arrived, bringing with it the unofficial end of summer.

For Jersey Shore residents, today signals the return of "local summer," even as students across the area gear up for the start of the school year.

Because Labor Day is a recognized federal holiday, nonessential government offices are closed today, and several local grocery and retail businesses are running on abbreviated hours. Here's what's open and closed in New Jersey:

The following major grocery store chains will be open on Labor Day 2026. Some stores have limited hours, while others are operating on a regular schedule. Shoppers should check with their local store for hours of operation.

ACME: ACME Markets will have normal hours on Labor Day.

Aldi: Aldi's will be operating limited hours for the holiday.

BJ's Wholesale Club: BJ's will be open and operating normal hours.

Foodtown: Open and will be operating with regular hours.

Lidl: Open and will be operating with regular hours.

Sam's Club: Operating with regular hours: plus members: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; club members: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ShopRite: Open and will be operating with regular hours that vary by store.

Stop & Shop: Open and will be operating with regular hours; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Target: Open and will be operating with regular hours; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Trader Joe's: Open and will be operating with regular hours that vary by location.

Walmart: Will be open and operating with regular hours that vary by store.

Wegmans: Will be open and operating with regular hours from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Whole Foods: Will be open and operating with regular hours from 8 a.m. to 9: pm

Costco will be closed for the holiday.

Most banks and government offices will be closed on Labor Day.

Township and municipal offices, and schools are closed for Labor Day.

No. The U.S. Postal Service will observe Labor Day. Post offices across the U.S. will remain closed for the holiday and mail delivery will be paused until Tuesday.

No. All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Centers, including licensing, vehicle registration, road testing sites, and inspection stations, close in observance of the federal holiday.

Customers can still access digital options 24/7 on official state motor vehicle websites (such as NJMVC.gov) for renewals, address changes, and duplicate.

Yes. Both CVS and Walgreens stores will be open. Shoppers should check their local stores for their specific holiday hours.

Yes all three stores will be open for the Labor Day. See hours of operations below:

Dollar Tree: Open normal hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..

Dollar General: Open normal hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Family Dollar: Open normal hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Yes both stores will be open and operating with regular hours.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Are there places open on Labor Day? See stores, hours