Labor Day 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025
Labor Day 2025 was Monday, September 1, 2025
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Labor Day - Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 1, 2025 | Monday | Past |
| 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday | In 307 days |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | In 671 days |
| 2028 | September 4, 2028 | Monday | In 1035 days |
| 2029 | September 3, 2029 | Monday | In 1399 days |
📚 History & Origin
Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century during the height of the Industrial Revolution. The first Labor Day celebration was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. Oregon was the first state to make it an official holiday in 1887. It became a federal holiday in 1894, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland following the Pullman Strike. The holiday celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades honoring workers and unions, barbecues and picnics with family and friends, sports events, and end-of-summer sales. Many people take advantage of the three-day weekend for travel or outdoor activities. It's traditionally viewed as the last chance to enjoy summer activities before the fall season begins. Students typically return to school around this time, and fashion traditionally dictated not wearing white after Labor Day.
✨ Fun Facts
There's debate over who founded Labor Day - both Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maguire have been credited
Labor Day parades became less common after World War II, though some cities still maintain the tradition
The 'no white after Labor Day' fashion rule originated in the early 1900s among wealthy Americans
Labor Day is celebrated on different dates in other countries - most of the world celebrates International Workers' Day on May 1
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