Constitution Day and store hours
Constitution Day, which falls every year on September 17, honors the day the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. While it is a significant day of remembrance in American history, it is not a federal holiday that causes businesses to close. That is to say you can expect banks, the stock market, and government offices to stay open—and so will most major retailers.
If you’re looking to do a little furniture shopping, seasonal decorating shopping, or everyday grocery shopping, you’ll discover that home goods stores and department stores will be open on Constitution Day 2025.
Home goods stores that you can count on
If you’re looking to redecorate your living room or tackle a DIY project, this is what you need to know about the biggest names in home retail:
- IKEA: Open with standard hours, usually 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., though hours vary by location.
- Home Depot: Open as usual, generally 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., a good option for early risers working on home projects.
- Lowe’s: Stores will stick to normal weekday schedules, often 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: Open, typically 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., depending on location.
- Marshall’s: Same hours as TJ Maxx, only some will close a little earlier.
- Macy’s: Open during normal hours, which are usually 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., though mall locations may differ slightly.
In short: all of these stores will be open, but look up hours in advance through online store locators.
Other national chain retailers that are open on Constitution Day
Not just home furnishings stores—most major big-box stores will be open on September 17. Some of the other major names staying open include:
- Target – Open normal hours, usually 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Walmart – Open normal hours. Most stores are open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., some even 24 hours.
- Costco – Although some federal holidays find Costco closed for business, the big-box retailer will be open on Constitution Day with regular hours, around 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Sam’s Club – Business as usual, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Club members, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Plus members.
- Kohl’s – Open, typically 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., but check with your local store.
- Best Buy – Stores will be open, typically between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar – All three open during regular business hours.
- Barnes & Noble – Open, but hours can depend on store.
- Petco and PetSmart – Both pet supply chains should be running normally.
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A day for convenient shopping
Because Constitution Day never leads to mass store closings, it’s really a very convenient shopping day. Whether you need to go shopping for things for around the house, grab décor for fall, or snag seasonal sales, most chains have the doors open.
And don’t forget that store hours are location-specific—especially those stores that are part of shopping malls and may close a half hour earlier than freestanding stores. Searching online in advance can save a trip for nothing.
