Labor Day

American

noun

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

Labor Day British

noun

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

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Labor Day Cultural

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

Etymology

Origin of Labor Day

First recorded in 1885–90

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