Labor Day is the perfect excuse to relax. While that can mean kicking up your feet at home for some, others may want to take on the town during their extra day off. Here are some places that have confirmed whether their doors will be open or closed for the holiday.
Restaurants
Are you not feeling like grilling for the holiday? Treat yourself to a meal out instead at any of these places that say they will be open on Labor Day.
All Aboard Restaurant & Grill (Little Rock, Benton) – Both locations will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for lunch and dinner options that everyone in the family can enjoy.
Big Bad Breakfast – Both Little Rock locations will be open on Monday, Sept. 7, until 2:30 p.m.
Chuy’s – Chuy’s is open on Labor Day. Hours may vary.
Mel’s Diner (Prairie Grove) – This classic diner will be serving up breakfast and lunch on the weekend and on Labor Day.
Starbucks
Olive Garden – These restaurants will be open during regular hours on Labor Day.
Red Lobster – Most Red Lobster locations will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Labor Day, but check with your favorite location to be sure.
Starbucks – Most locations will be open, but hours may vary. Check the store locator for information on the store nearest you.
The Kitchens at Southland Casino Hotel (West Memphis) – The Kitchens will be hosting a Labor Day buffet with all-you-can-eat crab legs.
Wendy’s – Many Wendy’s restaurants will be open, with hours varying by location. Check your local restaurant’s hours.
Stores
The holiday weekend is a perfect excuse to shop till you drop. Here are some places that will have their doors open to shoppers.
Aldi – Aldi stores will be open, but will operate limited hours. Check with your local store.
Best Buy – Best Buy locations are expected to be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day, but check with your local store.
Home Depot – Home Depot locations will operate regular business hours on Labor Day. They encourage shoppers to check the store locator tool for specific local hours.
Best Buy
Kohl’s – Most Kohl’s locations should be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., but it is a good idea to use the store locator to check the hours of your nearest location.
Kroger – Kroger locations will be open for their regular Monday hours.
Lowe’s – Lowe’s stores will operate on their regular hours and have some deals and sales for the holiday.
Sam’s Club – Sam’s Club Plus Members will be able to shop the store from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the holiday. Regular club members can shop from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Target – Target will operate its standard hours, but hours may vary by location. Check the stores nearest you before going.
Walmart – Walmart locations will be open on Labor Day, but hours may vary by location. Check with your local store.
Family Fun
Labor Day is a great time to get the family out of the house and soak up the last minutes of summertime. Below are some places to go to, and others that will be closed, for the upcoming holiday.
Creekmore Park Mini Golf (Fort Smith) – The park will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. Grab a $2 round (cash only) and a snow cone before it closes for the season after Labor Day weekend!
Little Rock Zoo – The zoo will be open with modified hours due to the heat. Come enjoy it from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Museum of Discovery – The museum is closed on Mondays.
Mid-America Science Museum – The museum will be closed on Labor Day.
CALS (all locations) – All branches of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, Sept. 6, and Monday, Sept. 7.
D-BAT (Fort Smith) – There will be a special Labor Day Game Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ages 6-14, with baseball/softball games, challenges and pizza!
Little Rock Athletic Club
North Little Rock Public Library (All locations) – All NLR Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.
Faulkner County Library – It will be closed on Labor Day and reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Digital services will still be available with a library card.
Little Rock Athletic Club – The club will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the holiday, and will have some of its group exercise classes still running.
Little Rock Racquet Club – The Racquet Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss a poolside float race from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two group classes, Aquafit and Cycling, will run on Labor Day. Check the website for more details.
Melvin Ford Aquatic Center (Bentonville) – The aquatic center will be open on Labor Day from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for open/lap swim. This will also be the last day of its 2026 summer season.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you know of another place that will be open, email us at press@aymag.com.
Feature Photo Credit: All Aboard Restaurant & Grill, Target, Melvin Ford Aquatic Center
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