Maine – As Labor Day approaches on Monday, many offices and businesses throughout Maine will be observing the holiday with closures. While some retailers will remain open, several key government offices and services will cease operations for the day.
Residents should be aware of which businesses and services will not be available on Labor Day to plan accordingly and avoid any inconvenience.
Government Offices Shut Down for the Holiday
State offices across Maine will be closed on Labor Day, including all courts and administrative offices. This temporary shutdown includes local government offices, such as city and town halls, which will also be closed in observance of the holiday.
However, an important exception is the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Services, which maintains a 24/7 intake service throughout the holiday, accessible by calling 1-800-452-1999. This ensures critical child services remain uninterrupted despite the closures.
The Department of Labor has also notified residents that weekly payment processing may experience delays due to the holiday.
- State of Maine government offices: Closed
- All courts and administrative offices: Closed
- City and town halls: Closed
- Trash pickup/drop-off services: May be affected – check local announcements
Mailing and Banking Services on Hold
Labor Day closures impact mailing and delivery services as well. Post offices nationwide, including those in Maine, will be closed on Monday, meaning no in-person postal services will be available. Despite this, incoming and outgoing mail will still be processed at distribution centers.
Similarly, both UPS and FedEx will suspend deliveries for the day, so any shipments planned for Monday should be rescheduled.
Banks will follow traditional protocol and remain closed on this federal holiday, affecting in-person transactions and services that require bank availability.
- Post offices: Closed to the public
- UPS and FedEx deliveries: Not operating
- Banks: Closed
Retail and Other Local Closures
Most grocery stores such as Hannaford and major retailers like Walmart will remain open on Labor Day, though customers are encouraged to check with specific locations for any adjusted hours.
However, Costco locations in Maine, including the Scarborough store, will be closed on Monday.
Additionally, the Maine Lottery office will not be operating during the holiday.
- Hannaford and Walmart: Open but verify hours
- Costco (Scarborough and other locations): Closed
- Maine Lottery office: Closed
“State and local government offices will be closed to observe Labor Day, but critical services like child intake remain fully operational,” said a Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson.
Planning Ahead for Labor Day
- Verify business hours before visiting any retailers or services.
- Check local government announcements for changes in municipal services, including trash pickup.
- Reschedule shipments that would normally be sent or delivered via UPS or FedEx on Monday.
- Anticipate delays with weekly payment processing from the Department of Labor.
