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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Labor Day is not the only date that Apple will want to avoid. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 For the late summer lovers among us, Labor Day weekend might just be the best time of the year. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Also, the Bay State is launching a continuous bear hunting season this year, from Labor Day through early December, offering more than three months of regulated opportunities. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Throughout August, the USA TODAY Shopping team curates product recommendations, discounts and seasonal essentials to help shoppers save money and get ahead of common fall expenses before Labor Day sales begin. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Labor Day

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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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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