Labor Day in the United States and Canada is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September (September 7, 2026) to honor the achievements and contributions of workers.
History and Meaning
- Started in the late 19th century by labor unions.
- Fought for better pay, safe jobs, and an eight-hour workday.
- First celebrated in New York City on September 5, 1882.
- Made a U.S. federal law by President Grover Cleveland in 1894.
