What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.
Labor Day is a federal holiday that honors workers, with roots in late 19th-century activism. On this day, most retail stores remain open, while government offices, banks, and the stock market close.
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What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks, and the stock market
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