Labor Day 2024: What’s Open & Closed | Phoenix News

Labor Day is coming — the first Monday in September — and while banks, post offices, and stock exchanges shut down, major retailers like Walmart and Target stay open, plus restaurants and big-box stores like Home Depot and Best Buy are usually running. Don’t forget to check local hours though. This holiday traces back to the late 1800s, with Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maquire credited as key advocates. Oregon passed the first state law, New York hosted the first celebration on Sept. 5, 1882, and President Cleveland made it a federal holiday in 1894. It’s a day to honor America’s hardworking laborers — so plan your errands ahead, but still enjoy the festivities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e2599416e0bbe77