{
  "id": 5998510,
  "title": "Here’s what is open and closed this year on Labor Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/heres-what-is-open-and-closed-this-year-on-labor-day",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-06T14:53:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/09/06/what-is-open-and-closed-labor-day-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labor Day, a tribute to workers established in the late 19th century, is celebrated on the first Monday of September. The first U.S. Labor Day parade took place in New York City in 1882. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a legal holiday. Most large consumer-facing businesses remain open on Labor Day, often offering promotional sales. Government buildings, post offices, courts, and schools are closed, while U.S. stock markets and banks also observe the holiday. FedEx and UPS will not offer standard pickup and delivery services on Labor Day, although some critical services may be available at select locations. Major national retailers and grocery stores are generally open, with many providing special deals to attract customers. However, Costco will remain closed on Labor Day. Despite higher fuel prices due to the Iran conflict, millions of Americans will travel during the Labor Day weekend. AAA reports that flight prices to domestic destinations are nearly 20% higher than last year, while hotel prices have risen as well. The average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gas is just under $4.10, an increase of 90 cents from the previous year. Cruises departing from U.S. ports, however, are about 4% cheaper than last year. Travelers are advised to monitor weather conditions, inspect their vehicle's tires, battery, and fluid levels before embarking on a road trip, and to pack an emergency kit with essentials like water, snacks, a flashlight, and jumper cables.",
  "summary": "The vast majority of major national retailers and grocery stores will be open, with many offering promotional sales to lure customers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}