Not Feeling Like Grilling? These 37 Restaurants Are Open on Labor Day

Ready to say goodbye to summer? We’re not either, but Labor Day is just around the corner and the holiday gives us the perfect excuse to go out for a great meal with family and friends.

Labor Day usually marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year, but the reason we celebrate this holiday is actually pretty cool.

After the start of the organized labor movement, unions in New York City held a parade in September 1882 and took an unpaid day off from work to celebrate. The movement caught on nationwide, and within five years, other states began declaring Labor Day an official holiday.

Want to celebrate with a meal on September 2nd but don’t know which restaurants are open? We’ve rounded up a bunch of options to help you kick off your Labor Day celebrations.

&Pizza

On Labor Day, &Pizza will be open during the chain’s standard opening hours.

Apple

Applebee’s restaurants will be open on September 2. To check the hours of operation at your nearest restaurant, visit the company’s website or call ahead.

Arby’s

Most Arby’s locations will be open on Labor Day, but hours will vary.

Blaze Pizzeria

Blaze Pizza locations will be open as usual during the holidays.

Bonchon

Bonchon restaurants will welcome customers during standard opening hours on Labor Day.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Most Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will be open on September 2, but hours of operation will vary by location.

Coffee beans and tea leaves

Craving a caffeine fix? Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be serving beverages in all cafes on September 2 during normal hours.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open regular hours on Labor Day.

DIG

Opening hours vary by location, but DIG restaurants will be open normal hours on public holidays.

Dunkin’

Many Dunkin’ stores will be open on Labor Day, but hours vary by location. Customers should check the app or call ahead to confirm holiday hours.

Fazoli’s

Customers can visit Fazoli’s during regular opening hours on September 2.

Fire from fire

All Fogo de Chão locations will be open during standard opening hours on Labor Day.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steaks

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be open normal hours over the holidays.

Jimmy John’s

Many Jimmy John’s stores will be open on September 2, and hours will vary by location. Guests should check the app or call ahead for hours.

Long John Silver

Long John Silver fans will be able to visit the restaurant on September 2 during standard opening hours.

Mike’s Mountain Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurants will be open normal hours on Labor Day.

On the border, Mexican restaurant Grill & Cantina

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina plans to be open for normal hours during the holiday.

Outback Steakhouse Restaurant

Outback Steakhouse restaurants will be open regular hours on Labor Day.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread stores owned and operated by Flynn Group will be serving delicious treats during Labor Day hours.

Papa John’s

All Papa Johns branded stores will be open for normal hours on September 2, but franchise store opening hours will change.

Pizzeria Pieologia

Pieology enthusiasts will be able to visit the restaurants during standard opening hours on September 2.

Pita Pit

During the holiday, Pita Pit restaurants will be open as usual.

Pizza Hut

Most Pizza Hut restaurants will be open on the holiday, but hours vary by location. To check your local restaurant’s hours, call ahead or visit the website.

Matt

Potbelly stores will be open on Labor Day, but hours will vary by store.

Pret A Manger

Looking for a quick bite on Labor Day? Pret A Manger stores will be open.

Qdoba Mexican food

Most Qdoba Mexican Eats locations will be open normal hours on Labor Day.

Red lobster

Craving seafood on Labor Day? Red Lobster restaurants will be open normal hours.

Pizza Round Table

If you’re looking to end your summer with a pie, Round Table Pizza will be open regular hours on the holiday.

Salad and exit

On Labor Day, Salad and Go locations will have special holiday opening hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with breakfast served until 11:00 a.m.

Scooter’s Coffee

All Scooter’s Coffee locations will be open on Labor Day during normal business hours.

Sizzler

All Sizzler locations will be open for normal hours (which vary by location) on September 2.

Sound

Many Sonic locations will be open for business on the holiday, but customers should check the mobile app or call ahead to confirm opening hours.

Wayback Burgers

Wayback Burgers will be open for normal hours on September 2nd.

Wendy’s

Craving fast food? Flynn Group, which owns and operates Wendy’s, will have normal hours on Labor Day. Most other locations will be open, but hours will vary.

White Castle

White Castle locations will be open on Labor Day during normal business hours.

Wing stop

Wingstop restaurants will be open normal hours on Labor Day.

Ziggy’s Coffee

On September 2, Ziggi’s Coffee customers will be able to order their favorite drinks during the chain’s standard opening hours.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com