Labor Day 2025 is celebrated on Monday, Sept. 1.

It’s an American holiday that pays tribute to U.S. workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September.

Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 and was signed into law by President Grover Cleveland, according to the Department of Labor .

It was born out of the labor movement in the late 19th century, which took place at a time when industrial workers endured grueling hours, unsafe conditions and little protection.

Many Americans gather on this day each year for barbecues, parades, beach days to close out the summer and generally enjoy a well-earned day off.

Here is what you need to know regarding what is open and what is closed on Labor Day 2025 .

Is Labor Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Labor Day is the seventh

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