Labor Day was first declared a federal holiday in 1894 as a time to celebrate the labor movement in the U.S. Over time, the day has also become the unofficial end of summer, marked with parades, parties and barbecues.
As a federal holiday, government offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4.
Here's a look at what is open and what is closed on Labor Day:
Federal offices: Closed
State offices: Closed
City, county offices: Most closed
Schools and universities: Most are closed
Courts: Closed
Libraries: Closed
Stock Market: Closed
Mail: No mail. Post offices are closed and no delivery.
UPS, FedEX: No UPS pickup or delivery; Fed Ex ground and home delivery open.
Malls: Most malls are open and many stores have special sales. Check with your local mall for hours.
Trash collection: Most trash collection and recycling is delayed; check with your local provider for holiday schedule.
Liquor stores: All Alabama ABC stores are closed except Store 69 in Guntersville; Stores 130 and 132 in Orange Beach; Store 137 in Gulf Shores; and Store 239 in Orange Beach.
Drug stores, grocery stores: Most drug stores and grocery stores are operating on normal schedules on Labor Day. Check with your locations to confirm hours.