Labor Day Party Ideas Powered by Fetch

The most faithful way to celebrate Labor Day is by kicking your feet up and taking the day off, and for many of us, that means a Labor Day party or cookout. Simply hosting your friends and family for a barbecue is a low-stress Labor Day party idea, but you can also go all out with decorations and a full spread. Whatever level of Labor Day party you’re looking to throw, Fetch has you covered with food and drink shopping lists, decoration ideas and more.

When is Labor Day?

Labor Day is on the first Monday in September, so its specific date will change every year. It will be September 2, 2024; September 1, 2025; and September 7, 2026.

How to earn the most rewards on Labor Day Weekend

We’re here to help you earn the most points and redeem those for the biggest rewards in the Fetch app, so how can you earn the most rewards on Labor Day weekend? 

• Use Fetch Shop to shop online for Labor Day party decorations and supplies, from patio furniture to tablecloths to plates, and earn points per dollar spent. Shop for early, non-perishable essentials on Fetch Shop.
• Take advantage of Labor Day deals and offers from brand partners to earn even more points.
• Snap your receipt from your Labor Day grocery shopping haul.
• Open up Fetch Play to rack up points playing games as you wait for guests to arrive.

Labor Day food and drink ideas

If you’re going to the trouble of planning a Labor Day party, food and drink ideas might seem like another responsibility after inviting friends and planning decorations. Don’t worry, Fetch is here to help with some staple Labor Day food and drink lists.

Food ideas and shopping list

You won’t go wrong with a good old-fashioned barbecue or cookout when it comes to Labor Day food, and Fetch is here to make that easy for you. Here’s our Labor Day party food shopping list:

• Burgers, hot dogs and sausages (Applegate, Greenfield)
• Plant-based protein (Beyond, Impossible)
• Cheese (So Delicious, Sargento)
• Hot dog and burger buns (Ball Park, Artesano)
• Potato and macaroni salads (your grocery store deli)
• Cookies (Chips Ahoy!, Oreo)
• Ice cream (Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Good Humor, Popsicle)
• Kingsford Charcoal

Drink ideas

If you can think of it, it’s probably a good Labor Day drink idea. Labor Day is on the first Monday in September, and that means for most of it, it’ll be a nice winding down of the summer. Classic summer cookout drinks like lemonade or punch will be right at home at your Labor Day party, but so will more fall-themed drinks like apple cider. 

We’ve got a starting list for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic Labor Day party drink ideas, but you should remember to go with your instincts (and remember to make mocktails of your favorite cocktails). You know your guests and what food you’re serving.

Labor Day drink ideas

• Hard sodas and seltzers (Lone River, Topo Chico, Vizzy, Henry’s Hard Soda)
• “Spiked” drinks (Simply Spiked, Steel Reserve, Arnold Palmer Spiked)
• Hard cider (Imperial Cider, Johnny Appleseed, Redd’s)
• Beer (Coors, Miller, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel’s)
• Wine (White or Rosé)
• Cocktails (Loyal 9, Bulleit, Bacardi)

Non-alcoholic Labor Day drink ideas

• Sodas (Olipop, Stubborn Soda, Coca-Cola, Pepsi)
• Iced tea (Lipton, Pure Leaf, Brisk, Liquid Death)
• Sports drinks (Powerade, Gatorade, Propel)
• Energy drinks (Rockstar, Zoa, Celsius, Mtn Dew Amp)

Labor Day party decorations

When it comes to Labor Day party decorations, you can often double- or triple-dip on whatever decorations you used for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. As one of three patriotic holidays across the summer, it’s hard to go wrong with the red, white and blue:

• Red and blue cups
• Red and blue plates
• Stars and stripes napkins
• Seat covers for patio furniture
• Red, white and blue LED lights
• Red, white and/or blue drink cooler
• Decorative ribbons, banners and flags
• Themed patio umbrella

For your Labor Day party decorations, it’s important to remember the intent of the holiday, too. Labor Day was made into a holiday in 1894 to celebrate the American worker and their contributions to the health and wellbeing of our country. You’ll want to reserve any decorations that specifically honor our military service members for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

On the hunt for affordable Labor Day decor? Be sure to shop online at Temu through Fetch Shop to take advantage of great deals and earn rewards on all your party decorations!

Is Costco open on Labor Day?

No, Costco is not open on Labor Day. 

If you have unexpected Labor Day party needs, you’ll want to check when your Costco is open on a normal weekend before making the trip. If you’re scouting for Labor Day deals, though, many stores are open on Labor Day weekend.

What stores are open on Labor Day?

It’s impossible to foresee everything you will need for your Labor Day party, and that’s why we’re glad to let you know that these stores (and many others) are open for your last-minute Labor Day deals:

• Kroger
• Jewel Osco
• Target
• Walmart
• Publix
• Stop & Shop
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole Foods
• CVS
• Rite Aid
• Walgreens

While these stores are open on Labor Day most years, you’ll want to check with your local location to be certain (and they may have reduced hours). Want to do some Labor Day shopping ahead of time without worrying about when the store is open? Head over to Fetch Shop in your app to earn points on each dollar you spend. 

Start making your Labor Day party shopping list

The surest way to max out your Fetch Points and rewards is to do Labor Day party shopping in multiple trips, ensuring you can get the most of current offers as well as deals that become available as we get closer to the holiday. So open up your Fetch App (or download it if you haven’t already!) to see what offers you’ll want to take advantage of, and while you’re there, maybe cash in some of your points so that your Labor Day party food and drinks are on Fetch.