Labor Day

noun

: a day set aside for special recognition of working people: such as

a

: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday

b

: May 1 in many countries

Examples of Labor Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Connecticut man charged with killing three people in a Labor Day 2024 boat crash was offered a plea deal on Tuesday. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Museum at the Brig is also worth a visit for anyone interested in the area's World War II history. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

Another popular destination is Pauls Valley Waterpark, open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. —Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026

September, after Labor Day weekend through early October, once school is back in session and ahead of fall breaks, can also be a less-crowded window to visit the park. —Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Labor Day

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

Labor Day

noun

: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday in honor of working people