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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Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Enjoy This Labor Day WeekendBy Stephanie Gravalese Ghia Le Spritz Sumac & Chili Ghia’s Sumac & Chili spritz proves that non-alcoholic drinks can be as adventurous as their boozy counterparts. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 That’s the famed post Labor Day gold mine weekend for Warner Bros with such movies as the It, The Nun and Beetlejuice franchises. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Monday, Feb. 17: Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents Day Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Friday, July 4: Fourth of July Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day Monday, Oct. 13: Columbus Day, known as Indigenous Peoples Day What are the other federal holidays in 2025? Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Some Saturday games might be adjusted to select Fridays and other special dates, including Labor Day Sunday and Black Friday. C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Labor%20Day. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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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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