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

El Paso Water Parks

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 Instagrameptmariacg 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?