Labor Day 2025 is around the corner. Here's what to know.

Labor Day is almost here, bringing with it one last chance for many Americans to soak up what's left of summer.

Observed on the first Monday of September, the federal holiday celebrates the contributions and achievements of American workers. The three-day weekend is also an occasion for family and friends to gather and celebrate the unofficial bookend of summer.

Read on to learn more about the federal holiday, including what's open on Labor Day and what sales are to had in 2025.

When is Labor Day?

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept.1.

What is the history of Labor Day?

Nowadays, Labor Day is more commonly associated with barbecues and beach days, but the federal holiday was created to celebrate the hard-won rights of American workers.

Before early labor laws came into play in