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

As the midterm elections kick into gear after Labor Day, Americans’ social feeds will be flooded with political videos. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Though this amorphous title isn’t usually anointed until around Labor Day, the chatter starts almost as soon as the season heats up. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026

Raúl Castro’s last public appearances were in June, during an event to establish the Ministry of the Interior, and on May 1 to celebrate Labor Day. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Other activities at this state park include camping, picnic tables with grills, a playground, a reservable shelter, and interpretive nature programs offered from Memorial Day until Labor Day. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Labor Day

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• 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