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Are Costco, Target, liquor stores open on Labor Day? List of Charlotte closures

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  • Most Charlotte grocery chains will stay open Labor Day, some with reduced hours.
  • Costco is the only major retailer confirmed to close all locations on Labor Day.
  • Malls, pharmacies, and big-box stores plan to open, some under modified hours.

Many Charlotte residents are planning a long Labor Day weekend filled with family, barbecues and a little retail therapy.

If you’re wondering which stores will be open (or closed) this Monday, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s what you need to know.

Which grocery stores are open Labor Day?

  • Food Lion: All locations are open, but closing times vary. Check when the store nearest you closes at stores.foodlion.com/nc.
  • Harris Teeter: Open regular hours
  • Lowes Foods: Open regular hours
  • Sprouts Farmers Market: Open regular hours
  • The Fresh Market: Open regular hours
  • Whole Foods Market: Open regular hours
  • Aldi: Open, but with reduced hours.
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club: Open regular hours
  • Lidl: Open, but some locations may close earlier than normal. Check when the store nearest you closes at lidl.com/stores.
  • Publix: Open regular hours
  • Sam’s Club: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for Plus members; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for Club members.
  • Target: Open, but some locations may adjust their hours. Check when the store nearest you closes at target.com/store-locator/find-stores.
  • Trader Joe’s: Open regular hours
  • Walmart: Open, but some locations may adjust their hours. Check when the store nearest you closes at walmart.com/store-finder.
The Food Lion at 1620 Ashley Road in west Charlotte is one 20 remodeled stores in the Charlotte market.
The Food Lion at 1620 Ashley Road in west Charlotte is one 20 remodeled stores in the Charlotte market. Food Lion

Which grocery stores are closed on Labor Day?

All Costco locations will be closed on Labor Day.

Are Charlotte malls open on Labor Day?

Yes. Here are the hours for each one:

  • Carolina Place Mall: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
  • Charlotte Premium Outlets: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 
  • Concord Mills: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Northlake Mall: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • SouthPark: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Are pharmacies open on Labor Day?

CVS and Walgreens locations generally operate on a normal schedule, but pharmacy hours may vary.

You can check the hours for the CVS stores closest to you at cvs.com/store-locator/landing and the hours for Walgreens at cvs.com/store-locator/landing.

Stores open on Labor Day

Yes, though a few may run on modified schedules. Those stores include:

  • Dillard’s
  • JC Penney
  • Kohls
  • Macy’s
  • Nordstrom
  • Bass Pro Shops
  • Best Buy
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • The Home Depot
  • Lowe’s Home Improvement
  • Marshalls
  • Old Navy
  • PetCo
  • PetSmart
  • TJ Maxx

Before heading out, it’s best to check the local store’s website or give them a call to confirm their hours.

Belk department store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte, NC
Belk department store at SouthPark mall in Charlotte, NC T. Ortega Gaines Observer file photo

Are liquor stores open on Labor Day?

Some are. Here’s a list of the locations that are open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Labor Day:

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Evan Moore
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Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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