Labor Day Closures: What's Open and Closed This Weekend

Labor Day is just around the corner, and while it's a long weekend for many Americans, some businesses and government offices will be closed in observance.

The holiday originated as a state holiday in the late 1800s, with 23 states adopting it by 1894. That year, Congress made Labor Day a national holiday to recognize the contributions of American workers to the country's strength, prosperity, and well-being.

With the holiday falling at the end of summer, it's one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Expect long lines and crowded airports as many people take advantage of the long weekend.

While some businesses will be closed, others will remain open, including retailers like Best Buy, Chick-fil-A (although many locations will close early), Home Depot, and Walmart. However, nonessential government offices, courthouses, U.S. post offices, most banks, and stock markets will be closed.

The Department of Labor notes that Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Essential government offices, such as the National Weather Service, will remain open during the holiday.