What's open, closed on Labor Day 2024? Banks, schools, stores
Cooler temperatures, El Paso area wine festivals and Labor Day weekend are all upon us.
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September, which means many government and administrative offices will be closed.
The holiday honors those who fought for the rights of workers in the labor movement of the late 19th century. This year, Labor Day is Sept. 2 and it will celebrate more than 155 million people who make up the U.S. workforce.
While many families will be enjoying barbecues, weekend trips and area events, it's good to know what will be open and closed on Labor Day in El Paso County. Here is what to know.
When is Labor Day 2024?
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2.
What's open on Labor Day 2024?
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center will be open. Also, there will be a poker tournament at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2.
Most retail stores will be open on Labor Day.
The city's residential trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday because trash is not collected on Monday.
City's Main Shelter, 5001 Fred Wilson. Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westside Adoption Center, 5625 Confetti. Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Sun Metro (streetcar, fixed and paratransit) Sunday/holiday schedule
All City Spray Parks: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods resort will be open and celebrate Mescalero Labor Day Weekend Rodeo Sept. 1-2. Fans will get to watch their favorite rodeo events including bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding and more, in addition to exhilarating bullfighting by Aaron Henry and a hilarious clown act by Big Hat Roxy. Daily admission is $10 per vehicle or $5 for walk-ups. For more details visit the Tribe’s website here.
Is U.S. Post Office open on Labor Day?
No. All U.S. post offices will be closed Sept. 2 and there will be no regular mail service.
Is FedEx open on Labor Day?
No, FedEx will not deliver mail on Labor Day with the exception of FedEx's Custom Critical deliveries.
Is UPS open on Labor Day?
UPS will not deliver mail on Labor Day.
Are banks open on Labor Day?
Banks are closed on Labor Day.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day 2024?
Yes, Walmart will be open on Labor Day. Check hours at your location here.
Is Whole Foods open on Labor Day?
Whole Foods will be open. Check the hours here.
Is Costco open on Labor Day?
Costco will be closed.
Is Sam's open on Labor Day?
Sam's stores are open on Labor Day. The hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Plus members, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members.
Is Ruidoso Downs open on Labor Day?
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack General Manager Rick Baugh announced that the five major Labor Day weekend races will all be scheduled Monday, Sept. 2, at Downs of Albuquerque.
What's closed on Labor Day?
University of Texas at El Paso and schools and private schools are closed.
El Paso Community College will observe Labor Day. There will be no classes or student services. Registration is always available on the EPCC Web Banner. Classes and services will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Libraries
El Paso City administrative and County offices
Citizen Collection Stations
Community Clinics, Medicaid Waiver Program, WIC Offices
Greater El Paso Landfill
Municipal Court/Bond Offices
Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Art, and Museum of History
One-Stop Shop
Public Libraries
Rawlings Dental Clinic
Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, and Aquatic Centers
STD & HIV Prevention and Surveillance
Department of Public Health
Tax Office
Banks and credit unions
Do?a Ana County's administrative offices
Do?a Ana Community College campuses and centers
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offices
Wofford Truck Parts will be closed.
La Nube is closed on Mondays.
Is the El Paso Zoo open on Labor Day?
The El Paso Zoo will be open on Labor Day. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maria Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; [email protected], @EPTMaria on Twitter; eptmariacg on Instagram, eptmariacg on TikTok. USAToday contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: What's open and closed around El Paso on Labor Day?