The Brief

WASHINGTON - Labor Day , despite its name, is usually a day meant for rest, as well as a marker for an extended weekend.

Ahead of the federal holiday, here is a list of what will be opened and what will be closed on Labor Day.

Closed on Labor Day

Open on Labor Day

Some hours may vary depending on location, so be sure to double check with your local businesses about their holiday hours.

When did Labor Day become a federal holiday?

The backstory:

Even before it was designated as a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and in individual states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

New York was the first state to introduce a bill making Labor Day a federally recognized holiday, but Oregon beat them to it by passing the first law.

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