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

Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

By Labor Day, De Haan predicts, about half of that price hike could be reversed. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026

Tours of the castle are offered daily during peak season from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and on weekends and holidays from Labor Day through Columbus Day. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his country will suspend its gas tax until Labor Day, citing disruptions in supply in the Middle East due to conflict. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 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