Are Macy’s, Rite Aid and Sears Open on Labor Day 2016?

Having a national holiday like Labor Day is great because it gives workers a long three-day weekend and students a break as well. The only question many people have is whether certain stores will be open on Labor Day. While several retail stores have special Labor Day sales, some choose to close for this major national holiday. With that in mind, we take a look below at whether or not Macy’s, Rite Aid and Sears are open this Labor Day, September 5, 2016.

Is Macy’s Open on Labor Day?

Yes, Macy’s is open on Labor Day. Macys will keep open regular hours – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Know for their “the magic of Macy’s” slogan, Macy’s is one of the best known department stores in America. They sell items such as clothing, housewares and appliances. Like many other major retailers, Macy’s is aggressively discounting their summer and less popular items just in time for a new season.

Since Labor Day is a national holiday, Macy’s is offering a clearance and closeout sale on summer clothing, travel gear and a variety of other miscellaneous products such as bedding and the like. In addition to their Super Saturday sale, which is a bonus discount of 20%, 15% or 10%, you can enjoy an extra 20% off select sale and clearance items on Sunday and Monday. Looking for even more discounts? Offers.com has a coupon for another 20% off the Labor Day sale and free shipping orders of $50 or more. Another option to check out is Groupon, which is offering a similar deal. You may be able to realize an additional discount if you join the rewards program Plenti.

Rewards program
If you shop regularly at Macy’s you should consider Plenti. Plenti is a free-to-join rewards program that allows you to earn and then use points on the purchases. Members can earn 200 points after their first $100 purchase and double points after their first purchase of women’s shoes, among numerous other incentives. Other places that partake in the Plenti program include Hulu, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) and Rite Aid.

Macy’s coupons
If you are buying items like designer shoes or major items like mattresses, your Macy’s bill can add up fast. But the department store has plenty of coupon opportunities if you are playing attention.

Before you head to Macy’s, check the retailer’s “Deals and Promotions” page. It organizes all of the store’s current coupon offers in one convenient place. Use the deals and promotions to page to print out a physical coupon or enter the promo code at check out. Macys will also give you a coupon for 15% off your first $100 dollar purchase if you create a Macy’s profile online.

Is Rite Aid Open on Labor Day?

Yes, Rite Aid is open on Labor Day.

In fact, the nation’s third largest pharmacy is typically open 365 days a year. Hours will vary from location to location, but some Rite Aid stores will remain open 24 hours a day, just as they always do. It makes sense since many people depend on Rite Aid for their pharmacy services. If you find that someone in your family has become ill on Labor Day you can count on Rite Aid. They aren’t running a Labor Day sale at Rite Aid, but they are still featuring Back to School deals, and always have deals on many of the other products they offer, which go way beyond just medical supplies these days.

Although there are no special Labor Day deals at Rite Aid, they are having an exclusive online deal of 30% off using the promo code RITEAID30. Another deal that ends tomorrow is a Buy 1, Get 50% off Olay Skin or Bath Care; all Cover Girl Cosmetics; and all Secret or Old Spice or Gillette Antiperspirant/Deoderant. Other discounts include 50% off assorted backpacks and lunch kits for Back to School and 25% off Crayola Arts and Crafts or Thermos Lunch Kits.

Coupons.com and a Rite Aid Savings Facebook group, where people share weekly deals and coupons that may have been missed, are also both great resources for sales at Rite Aid not just this weekend but throughout the year as well.

And, don’t forget to use your Plenti rewards program while shopping for extra points.

Be sure to stop in your local Rite Aid to see what other deals they may be having tomorrow, or you can always shop online. Plus, because of their daily savings, you are sure to see some sales on Monday, both online and offline, regardless of being open on Labor Day or not.

Is Sears Open on Labor Day?

Yes, Sears is open on Labor Day.

Sears is another major retailer who rolls out Labor Day savings every year, and Labor Day 2016 is no exception. Sears is offering deals on major appliances for Labor Day this year, with 20% or more off select appliances and 40% or more off select Kenmore appliances. They also offer free shipping and delivery on orders over $399 and special 12 month financing if you use your Sears credit card. If you’re looking for major appliances this Labor Day it isn’t likely you’ll find better deals than those offered at Sears on the Kenmore brand.

Because most Sears stores are open on Labor Day, you’ll want to check out their other serious savings on big ticket items such as 50% off clearance patio furniture, 30% off lawn and garden items, and “hot buys” on Queen mattresses. Extend your savings by perusing Dealnews.com with their promo codes and coupons for Sears.

If you love shopping you’re probably happy to hear the news that Macy’s, Rite Aid and Sears are all open for Labor Day. It means you can turn your three-day weekend into a shopping weekend if that’s what you like to do. Or, take advantage of the special Labor Day sales events to save money on purchases you may have been holding off on purchasing. With the clothes available from Macy’s, the back-to-school specials at Rite Aid, and the up to 35% off Sears is offering on back-to-campus essentials, the Labor Day weekend will be especially good for college students and their parents.

For more about what is open on Labor day 2016 see our postings on which drug, grocery and liquor stores are open on Labor Day 2016 and whether Albertsons Lowes and Best Buy are open on Labor Day 2016.

James Hendrickson

James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, digital publishing junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.