You might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t keeping your store open on a holiday just… good business?” Well, yeah. Money is usually the answer. But Aldi has a different theory.
They run on a famously lean crew—often just three to five employees per store at any time. Imagine being the one cashier ringing up 600 holiday shoppers while everyone else is grilling hot dogs in the backyard. Sounds brutal, doesn’t it?
Aldi actually pays attention to that. By closing on Labor Day, they’re telling their team: “You did great this year. Go eat a burger and ignore the shopping list.” It’s a tiny, symbolic act of respect.
