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Labor Day: What is Open, Closed

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Labor Day is held on the first Monday in September each year.

Unofficially the last day of summer, the holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, "constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."

Here's the list of what is open and closed in most states on Labor Day, Monday, September 2:

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Open:

  • Retail Stores
  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurants
  • Convenience stores
  • Bars/Taverns
  • Gyms/Health Clubs
Call ahead before heading to any of the above establishments to confirm they are open. Many retail stores or gyms/health clubs may be operating on a Sunday schedule or with limited hours.

Closed:

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  • Banks 
  • No Mail Delivery - All U.S. post offices are closed
  • Stock Market
  • Federal Offices
  • State Offices
  • Town Hall and municipal offices
  • Schools (school for grades 1-12 starts this Wednesday in Norwood)
  • Libraries

MBTA

The MBTA commuter rail and subway will operate on a Sunday schedule. For more details, visit their website by clicking here.




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