City of Manchester offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The holiday closure affects general municipal services, including City Hall, Public Works administration, and Parks & Recreation offices.
Emergency services: The Manchester Police Department will maintain active duty and 911 dispatch operations throughout the holiday weekend.
Origins of Labor Day
Labor Day is observed nationally on the first Monday of September to recognize the contributions and achievements of American workers.
19th-century origins: The holiday emerged out of the 19th-century labor movement, when organized labor unions sought to address 12-hour workdays, unsafe working conditions, and low wages during the Industrial Revolution.
The first observance: The initial Labor Day event took place on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union with a parade of thousands of marching workers.
Federal recognition: Following widespread labor unrest, including the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland signed legislation into law on June 28, 1894, declaring Labor Day a national holiday.
