Labor Day

noun

: a day set aside for special recognition of working people: such as
a
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday
b
: May 1 in many countries

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Let’s hope the upcoming Labor Day weekend is free from water rescues or recoveries. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Those looking ahead to Labor Day weekend should be prepared for the heat to continue, with a 15% to 25% chance of storms. — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 September is here, bringing with it Labor Day, the change of seasons and a hurricane. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Blink Outdoor Security Camera Early Labor Day Deal Protect your property inside and out with the weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 three-camera system. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Labor Day

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Labor Day was in 1884

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Labor Day

noun
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday in honor of working people

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