-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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
Examples of Labor Day in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Earnings, jobs data, and Labor Day: What to watch in the markets this week
The Labor Department’s report highlights a nuanced picture of the labor market.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
The Horned Frogs will now face the Tar Heels on Labor Day, Sept. 1 at 6:30 pm.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic Coast Conference, in the process of unveiling its schedule over five days, announced that the Notre Dame-at-UM game will be played the Sunday of Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31) at 7:30 p.m. and be televised nationally on ABC.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Our busiest time is from Memorial Day through Labor Day but there are great benefits to visiting in the Fall to see the leaves changing (something most Angelenos don’t get to experience) or the winter to see the snow (another rarity in So Cal) when the Hall of Fame is far less busy.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for Labor Day
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to Labor Day
Dictionary Entries Near Labor Day
Cite this Entry
“Labor Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Labor%20Day. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
Labor Day
noun
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday in honor of working people
More from Merriam-Webster on Labor Day
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Labor Day
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share