Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.

Labor Day 2026 is one of the last long weekends of the year, giving many workers an extra day off before fall begins.

For politicians, Labor Day is still a midterm messaging moment, as Democrats celebrate union workers and Republicans tout August's job report numbers.

Here is your guide to when Labor Day 2026 occurs, and what is open and closed on the holiday from mail delivery to store hours ...

Millions of Americans will be celebrating Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, a day that marks the unofficial end of summer. It’s celebrated with parades, parties and - of course - barbecues. But why do we ...

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September each year to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7. The federal holiday ...

The first Monday of September arrives each year draped in the familiar trappings of summer’s last stand — backyard grills, road trips, football — so far removed from its origins that it is easy to ...

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This year’s Labor Day weekend falls a tad later than previous years. For 2026, the holiday lands on Monday, Sept. 7, to usher in the unofficial end of summer. So there’s just under a month left to ...

From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. The holiday with activist ...