what is labor day? What's open? What's closed?

Labor Day 2017: What's open? What's closed? Banks, federal offices, more

Labor Day was first declared a federal holiday in 1894 as a time to celebrate the labor movement in the U.S. Over time, the day has also become the unofficial end of summer, marked with parades, parties and barbecues.

As a federal holiday, government offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4.

Here's a look at what is open and what is closed on Labor Day:

Federal offices: Closed

State offices: Closed

City, county offices: Most closed        

Schools and universities: Most are closed

Courts: Closed

Libraries: Closed

Stock Market: Closed

Mail: No mail. Post offices are closed and no delivery.

UPS, FedEX: No UPS pickup or delivery; Fed Ex ground and home delivery open.

Malls: Most malls are open and many stores have special sales. Check with your local mall for hours.

Trash collection: Most trash collection and recycling is delayed; check with your local provider for holiday schedule.

Liquor stores: All Alabama ABC stores are closed except Store 69 in Guntersville; Stores 130 and 132 in Orange Beach; Store 137 in Gulf Shores; and Store 239 in Orange Beach.

Drug stores, grocery stores: Most drug stores and grocery stores are operating on normal schedules on Labor Day. Check with your locations to confirm hours.