USAToday – Banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day, however most major restaurant, grocery and retail store chains will remain open on the holiday. The stock market will also be closed.
Labor Day, a federal holiday, celebrates “the social and economic achievements of American workers” and is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday “to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and by 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday. President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday on June 28, 1894.
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Most Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Labor Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. However, store hours can vary by location, it is best to reach out to your local Walmart or check the online store directory before heading to the store.
According to Costco’s website, warehouses will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.
Target stores will be open on Labor Day, the company told USA TODAY. Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.
- All U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions and there will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries on Monday, Sept. 2, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.
- Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Labor Day, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will remain open.
- UPSÂ pickup and delivery services will not be available on Labor Day and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company’s website. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.
- Most of FedEx‘s pickup and delivery services will not be available on Sept. 2, according to the company’s website. FedEx Office hours will also be modified, so it is best to check with your local store for their specific hours.
