What restaurants are closed on Labor Day? (2023)

Labor Day Weekend has arrived and for many that means a three-day weekend and the chance to relax, unplug and enjoy a bit of time off before the work week begins again.

I don’t know about you, but when I’m enjoying a day off it’s nice not to treat yourself to a guilty pleasure meal which often includes a trip to your favorite fast food restaurant. However, if there is one thing we’ve all learned over the years it’s that you never know what to expect on a holiday or which restaurants might be closed for the day.

In fact, it’s likely this question that led you here today with curiosity over whether your favorite restaurants will be open today or if they might be taking the holiday off.

Restaurants closed on Labor Day? (2023)

Hoping to head out to grab a bite to eat on Labor Day? You’re in luck as there aren’t as many restaurants closed on Labor Day as you might think! In fact, there are no major restaurants that will be closing their doors for the Labor Day holiday. As such, if you’re hoping not to have to do the cooking this Labor Day, you’ll have your selection of restaurants to select from!

What restaurants are open on Labor Day? (2023)

While there are many restaurants that close their doors for other holidays, Labor Day is not a holiday that most restaurants observe which means all of your favorite restaurants should be open for business this Labor Day!

Below we break down a complete list of restaurants expected to be open on Labor Day, though it never hurts to call ahead to make sure they won’t be operating at limited hours for the holiday:

• Applebee’s
• Arby’s
• Bahama Breeze
• Bonefish Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buca di Beppo
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili’s
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Dairy Queen
• Denny’s
• Domino’s Pizza
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Firehouse Subs
• Five Guys
• IHOP
• In-N-Out Burger
• Jack-in-the-Box
• Jimmy John’s
• KFC
• Little Caesar’s Pizza
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• McDonald’s
• Moe’s Southwest Grill
• Noodles & Company
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Papa John’s
• Papa Murphy’s
• P.F. Chang’s
• Pizza Hut
• Popeye’s
• Potbelly
• Qdoba
• Raising Cane’s
• Red Lobster
• Ruby Tuesday
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Steak ‘n Shake
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• Texas Roadhouse
• The Cheesecake Factory
• TGI Fridays
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s

While most restaurants are open on Labor Day, some might be operating on limited hours due to the holiday so it is always best to check your local restaurant’s hours of operation before heading out on Labor Day!