Labor Day

noun

1. (in the U.S.) a legal holiday, commonly the first Monday in September, in honor of labor.

Labor Day

noun

1. (in the US and Canada) a public holiday in honour of labour, held on the first Monday in September
2. (in Australia) a public holiday observed on different days in different states

Labor Day

1. A national holiday in the United States and Canada in honor of working people. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Labor Day¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

If you don’t meet the income threshold, there is a Limited Use Golden Bear pass that costs $20 and is only active during the offseason between Labor Day and the Friday before Memorial Day, but it beats the $195 annual pass younger Angelenos have to shell out.

From Los Angeles Times

This time, it happened at a Labor Day parade in southeast Ohio.

From Salon

Like every merchant in Lake George, Massry works like a dog from Memorial Day to Labor Day, making his entire nut for the year in that three-month stretch.

From Slate

After spending a Labor Day weekend in the Colorado Rockies watching movies, we leave Telluride with several high points: bold documentaries and daring narratives.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the lawsuits even alleged that two incidents took place at Combs' infamous Labor Day White Parties at his estate in the Hamptons.

From Salon