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Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
Most major retailers and restaurant chains will stay open, while government offices, banks, the post office and stock markets close for the holiday.
- On Monday, Labor Day will honor American workers' economic accomplishments as most major retailers remain open nationwide. Federal offices, banks, and the Post will close for the federal holiday.
- The Central Labor Union organized the first celebration in 1882, though historians debate whether Peter McGuire or Matthew Maquire first proposed the holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed legislation making it federal on June 28, 1894.
- Financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will close alongside public schools and universities. Major retailers like Kroger and Sam's Club remain open with modified hours.
- Consumers should verify hours for local businesses, as store operations vary by location. Most major restaurant chains and stores like Aldi and Walgreens will open, though pharmacy services may be restricted.
- The Department of Labor notes the holiday serves as an annual commemoration of American workers' economic accomplishments. This reflects the foundational contributions of the laboring class to the nation.
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