Labor Day

Labor Day is a federal holiday in both the United States and Canada (Labour Day), observed on the first Monday in September each year, that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. It has been a federal holiday in both countries since 1894. Labor Day has come to be... Read More

Labor Day is a federal holiday in both the United States and Canada (Labour Day), observed on the first Monday in September each year, that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. It has been a federal holiday in both countries since 1894.

Labor Day has come to be celebrated by most Americans and Canadians as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parties. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer vacation. See Less