Labor Day , the unofficial end of summer, means a relaxing day off for some Americans. The federal holiday honors our nation's workers.

Government services will close today, but many private businesses, including grocery stores like Walmart and Target, remain open.

Will you get mail today? Are banks open? Here's what you should know in Mississippi.

When is Labor Day 2025?

Monday, September 1, 2025, is Labor Day. The holiday is held annually on the first Monday in September.

Why is Labor Day a holiday?

You can thank organized labor groups for getting Labor Day on the national calendar, just like you can thank them for enshrining an eight-hour workday as opposed to toiling 12 hours a day for pennies on the dollar.

"Labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the m

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