hey there Shoppers today I'm breaking down everything you need to know about Labor Day and its impact on retail public services and more first off what is Labor Day Labor Day is a Federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the contributions of workers and the labor movement to the country celebrated on the first Monday of September it marks The Unofficial end of Summer and the beginning of the school year for many originally established in the late 19th century by the labor union movement Labor Day was intended to honor the economic and social achievements of American workers today it's a day for rest celebration and for many a time for last minute summer activities or shopping sprees so is Labor Day a federal holiday yes it is this means most government offices including post offices are closed and many employees across various sectors have the day off this Federal recognition impacts various Services retail store hours and even the operations of some businesses but what is Labor day really 4 originally it honored the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the strength prosperity and well-being of the country it was first recognized as a Federal holiday in 1894 following the Pullman Strike a nationwide Railroad Strike that ended in violence over the years Labor Day has evolved into a general celebration of the end of summer marked by parades barbecues and notably shopping sales now what's open on Labor Day many retail St stores especially those catering to back toschool Shoppers remain open here are some major retailers You Can Count On Target and Walmart are both open though hours may vary by location Home Depot and Lowe's are also open perfect for those Home Improvement projects and don't forget about best buying coals which offer some fantastic deals however some stores like Costco are typically closed so plan accordingly most major grocery stores remain open on Labor Day though some may have reduced hours ShopRite Kroger public and Wegman's are all open so you can get those last minute barbecue supplies CVS and Walgreens are open too including their pharmacies and what about restaurants and fast food chains Chick-fil-A McDonald's Starbucks and Duncan are open though hours May Vary it's always a good idea to check ahead public services are a different story the United States Postal Service is closed so no mail delivery most banks are closed too including Chase Bank of America and Wells Fargo trash pickup May Al be delayed so check your local schedules in conclusion Labor Day is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers across the country it's also a significant day for shopping and last minute summer activities whether you're planning to shop dine out or just relax knowing what's open and closed helps you make the most of this national holiday remember while you enjoy the sales and activities take a moment to reflect on the history of the labor movement and the rights and benefits that workers enjoy today that's all for now have a great labor