Labor Day isn't just a day to sit back, drink a margarita, and soak up those last few rays of summer sunshine – Labor Day is the last major sale day before Black Friday!

The discounts on mattresses, appliances, grills, and even tech are in full force, which hopefully makes you feel a little bit better about summertime coming to an end. If you're a home design buff, you know that Labor Day presents the opportunity to score major savings on everything from furniture to bedding.

If you're throwing a Labor Day Party (but wait, can you wear white ON Labor Day?), we've found the best backyard games to keep your friends and family entertained for hours and compiled a list of the best recipes of summer to keep them stuffed to the brim.

Oh, and just a reminder. Not all stores are open on Labor Day – certain restaurants, liquor stores, Costco (gasp!), and even the post office are closed. Not sure if a stop on your list is going to be open? We've got all the details here.

If you're over summer and ready for fall (did you know pumpkin spice Twinkies exist?), we want to let you in on a little secret: there is an entire Disney + Halloween shop on Amazon for all your spooky decorating needs AND you can get the most adorable matching family + dog Halloween PJs on Amazon.