Labor Day 2018: What's Open And Closed In Chicago

CHICAGO — Labor Day is an American holiday that has drifted away from its roots, and it means different things to different people in different parts of the country. Are you a traditionalist who subscribes to the original idea that the first Monday in September should honor U.S. workers? Or is the day a way for you to mark the end of things such as the summer and wearing white if you're a non-bride?

Whatever camp you belong to, the one part about Labor Day everyone can agree on is that it's a federal holiday. And even if you don't have the day off, the holiday can still have an effect on your week. Here's a look at how Labor Day will impact institutions and services around Chicago:

Chicago Jazz Festival: The annual musical event runs through Sunday, Sept. 2. Check out this performance schedule to see who's playing when.

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Schools: No classes for Chicago Public Schools, which starts the 2017-18 school year Tuesday.

City Government: City Hall and city offices will be closed. County, state and federal government offices will be closed, too.

Chicago Public Library: All branches will be closed.

Chicago Park District: City beaches will be open for the last day of the season. The conservatories in Garfield Park and Lincoln Park also will be open. Most outdoor pools will be open on a reduced holiday schedule. The district's offices and most park buildings will be closed. Go to the district's website for more information.

Postal Service: No mail service, and post offices will be closed.

Trash Pickup: Garbage collection will be delayed until the next day because of the holiday.

Banks: Most financial institutions will be closed. Call ahead to be sure.

CTA and Metra: Trains and buses for the transportation agencies will be running on Sunday/holiday schedules.

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