Congress formally established Labor Day as a legal holiday in 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed legislation designating the first Monday of September for the observance. (Bronte Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File)
\n\nMost major US retailers and grocery stores will remain open on Labor Day, while government offices, banks, schools and stock markets will close on Monday, September 7, as Americans observe the federal holiday.
\n\nLabor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, dates back to the late 19th century. The first US Labor Day celebration was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, when around 10,000 workers marched in a parade organised by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.
\n\nCongress formally established Labor Day as a legal holiday in 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed legislation designating the first Monday of September for the observance.
\n\nHere is what will be open and closed this year.
\n\nFederal government offices, post offices, courts and schools will be closed on Labor Day.
\n\nUS stock markets and banks will also remain closed on Monday.
\n\nStandard pickup and delivery services from FedEx and UPS will not operate on Labor Day, although some critical services will continue to…
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