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
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Labor Day, first Monday in September.
—Zach Wichter, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His running went downhill fast, lacing up for what would be the last run of his life on Labor Day in 2023.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Season one took place over Labor Day, and season two will occur over 15 hours on the Fourth of July.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Labor Day, first Monday in September.
—Zach Wichter, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
His running went downhill fast, lacing up for what would be the last run of his life on Labor Day in 2023.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Season one took place over Labor Day, and season two will occur over 15 hours on the Fourth of July.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Labor Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Labor%20Day. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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