Labor Dayis coming up, giving Georgians a three-day weekend, and not every business or government servicewill be operating as usual.
Labor Day will be observed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. The federal holiday honors the contributions of American workers and has been observed nationally since 1894.
If you're making plans for the holiday, here's what to know about some of the services Georgians may need.
What's open and closed on Labor Day?
Post offices: Closed. The U.S. Postal Service will not provide regular mail service on Labor Day.
UPS: UPS will not provide regular delivery service on Labor Day. Some UPS Store locations may also be closed, with hours varying by location.
FedEx: FedEx will not provide regular delivery service on Labor Day, although Custom Critical deliveries will continue.
Individual FedEx locations may have different hours.
Banks: Banks across the U.S. will be closed for the federal holiday.
Georgia government offices: Closed. Labor Day is a state holiday, so the Georgia State Capitol and state office buildings will be closed. Federal offices, including Social Security offices, will also be closed.
Schools: Most Georgia public and private schools will be closed for Labor Day, although schedules can vary by school or district.
Trash and recycling: Pickup schedules may change. Georgians should check with their local government or private waste provider to see whether collections will be delayed.
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day grew out of the labor movement of the late 19th century, when workers and labor activists pushed for a holiday recognizing the contributions of American workers.
The holiday became a federal observance in 1894 following years of growing support for a national celebration of workers.
Today, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for many Americans, and for Georgians, it also means one more long weekend before fall gets underway.
What grocery stores are closed on Labor Day?
According to Reader's Digest, Costco will not be open. Most all other chain stores will remain open.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: What's open on Labor Day? Banks, schools, post offices in Georgia
