What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.

Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.

• Sep 7

Storms, heat waves cause Labor Day disruption

Labor Day weekend travel is set to be disrupted by powerful storms across the country. Lana Zak reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

• Sep 4

Travelers face Labor Day woes

As Labor Day weekend trips get underway, travelers could face a series of issues, from higher airfares and gas prices to stormy weather. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 3

Trump meets with oil executives over fuel prices

President Trump on Tuesday met with oil executives to discuss how to lower fuel prices as Americans face high travel costs for the Labor Day weekend. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.

• Sep 1

Millions take to the skies over Labor Day weekend

The TSA says nearly 17.5 million flyers are expected to pass security checkpoints this holiday weekend, with several airlines estimating they will break records for the number of Labor Day weekend passengers. Elise Preston has more.

• Aug 30, 2025

Labor Day travel expected to break records

TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.

• Aug 29, 2025

Labor Day weekend travel kicks off

TSA is expecting nearly 17.5 million people at its checkpoints through Wednesday for Labor Day travel. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Aug 29, 2025

Last-minute Labor Day getaway tips, ideas

This Labor Day Weekend is expected to break air travel records, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Christie Hudson, an Expedia travel expert, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss last-minute travel tips.

• Aug 28, 2025

Labor Day 2025 is around the corner. Here's what to know.

Wondering what will be open on Labor Day? Here's what to know.

• Aug 18, 2025

Jim Gaffigan works out his Labor Day weekend complaints

On a holiday weekend, most of us enjoy an extra day to relax. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is not most people.

• Sep 1, 2024

Labor Day travel set to ramp up

Tens of millions of Americans are hitting the road and the airports this Labor Day weekend for one last blast of summer. Travel is expected to be up 9% over last year, with most people driving to their vacation destinations, AAA says. Roxana Saberi reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.

• Aug 30, 2024

Peak Travel Day for Labor Day weekend

TSA expects millions at airports across the nation for the Labor Day weekend and weather delays don't appear too severe, although some storms may appear in some major travel hubs. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports.

• Aug 30, 2024

Labor Day travel rush underway

The Transportation Safety Administration says that more than 17 million people are expected to be screened at the nation's airports between Thursday and Sept. 4. Roxana Saberi has the latest on what travelers can expect.

• Aug 29, 2024

Ramaswamy launches Labor Day campaign blitz

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continued his push in the key state of New Hampshire on Monday. He made several stops on the campaign trail during the holiday weekend, but other GOP contenders seemed to take the weekend off. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.

• Sep 4, 2023

How gas prices could affect Labor Day plans

Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans --an estimated 148 million according to one survey -- aren't planning to stay home. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the travel rush.

• Sep 1, 2023

U.S. sees summer rise in COVID-19 cases

A summer rise in COVID-19 cases has led to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths from the disease nationwide. As Elaine Quijano reports -- health officials are suggesting Americans "mask up" this Labor Day weekend.

• Sep 1, 2023

Labor Day travel ramping up

More than 57% of Americans are planning to squeeze in a Labor Day weekend getaway during the unofficial end of the summer travel season. It comes as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Idalia and airports brace for another potentially record-breaking stretch of crowds. Kris Van Cleave has the travel outlook from LAX.

• Sep 1, 2023

Record travel expected Labor Day weekend despite Idalia impact

Despite the damage from Hurricane Idalia​ in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, air travel has so far not been impacted too badly across the country.

• Sep 1, 2023

TSA expects millions to fly Labor Day weekend

Thursday is the start of the Labor Day weekend for many travelers trying to squeeze one last drop out of the summer. TSA is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are handling the rush.

• Aug 31, 2023

Busy Labor Day travel weekend predicted

Labor Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the summer, capping the busiest summer travel season on record. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Aug 31, 2023

Labor Day weekend travel tips

Labor Day weekend is coming up, and people are looking to get away. Data from Expedia shows flight searches are up 20% compared to 2022, and at the same time, the travel company says average ticket prices for domestic destinations this fall will be down 20% from the summer. Melanie Fish, head of global public relations for Expedia Group brands, joins CBS News to share tips for getting to your holiday destination while minimizing hassle and cost.

• Aug 18, 2023

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• Aug 4, 2023

Americans travel home after holiday weekend

According to the travel app Hopper, 12.6 million Americans were expected to fly over the Labor Day holiday weekend, which would make this year the busiest Labor Day weekend since before the pandemic. Aviation writer Ted Reed joins CBS News to discuss the high number of travelers getting away over despite inflation and the ongoing issues plaguing the airline industry.

• Sep 5, 2022

Travel ramps up ahead of Labor Day weekend

The Labor Day weekend travel rush is in full swing, putting transportation systems to the test in unexpected ways. AAA predicts the U.S. will see travel volumes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 2, 2022

53% of Americans to travel Labor Day weekend

More than half of Americans plan to go somewhere this Labor Day weekend despite inflation, high gas prices and a summer of air travel troubles, according to a recent study. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 2, 2022