Labour Day

American

noun

British.

a holiday in honor of labor, celebrated on May 1 in Britain and some parts of the Commonwealth, but on the first Monday in September in Canada, on the fourth Monday in October in New Zealand, and with varying dates in the different states of Australia.

Labour Day British

noun

a public holiday in many countries in honour of labour, usually held on May 1 See also Labor Day

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Labour Day

"Let's have several... at least four," he said, as he sought to promote a new bill to clearly exempt independent bread and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

“Buying ahead of the Labour Day holiday has provided near-term support following the recent pullback,” analysts at ING say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Conservative arguments have already resonated with voters like Ms Jordan, who BBC News met as she sold spices and cooking ingredients at the Westmoreland County Labour Day craft fair.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2022

U.S. markets were shut on Monday for the Labour Day holiday.

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2022

As Labour Day is a national holiday, it must be regarded as a gala day.

From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Burrell, Caroline Benedict

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