Holidays & Seasonal Events

The exact founder of Labor Day is not completely clear. Some sources credit Matthew Maguire, while others believe Peter J. McGuire suggested the holiday. It was set on the first Monday in September to create a politically neutral holiday ...Read more

The first Labor Day celebration was the Labor Day parade in New York City on September 5, 1882. Oregon was the first state to make it a legal holiday in 1887, and President Grover Cleveland made it a federal ...Read more

Labor Day has deep roots in the labor movement, with efforts to improve working conditions in America dating back over 130 years. It is also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, celebrated on May 1 internationally.  

Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. It is often the last chance for people to take a break before the school year starts in the fall, leading to extra traffic on highways and at airports.  

People celebrate Labor Day with picnics, sports events, and street parades. The American football season also begins on—or around—Labor Day.

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September every year and is a national holiday in the US. It originates from the labor movement and celebrates American workers.

Yes, Labor Day is a federal public holiday. State government offices are closed, and some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day.