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

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His running went downhill fast, lacing up for what would be the last run of his life on Labor Day in 2023. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026 Season one took place over Labor Day, and season two will occur over 15 hours on the Fourth of July. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025 These promotions tend to run year-round, but may be even better during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 Caroline and Tatiana Schlossberg spent some quality time at the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, Long Island, during Labor Day weekend 2000. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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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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