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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The brand’s Labor Day sale promotions also slash the original price tag on this extra comfy model by over $1,000. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 Here's what travelers should know about Labor Day road trips. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Denker said much of the racetrack and other structures will be gone by Labor Day, but the viewing suites will take three to four weeks to dismantle because of their size. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Ice Cube is returning to the Sacramento area this Labor Day weekend. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 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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