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

Rescues during holidays have declined in recent years, owing to the prohibition of alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July, along with the banning of diving along the Clay Banks, Nunez said. — Reeti Malhotra july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Weidner is hoping to get the Alarmist beers back in distribution by Labor Day to bars, restaurants and stores, initially utilizing a contract brewer. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

However, the author disagrees, predicting Wednesday, September 9, arguing Apple avoids keynotes immediately after a public holiday like Labor Day (September 7) to accommodate travel. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Penelope also has fun with dad Scott, who documented their Labor Day weekend together back in 2022 that included a boat ride with Reign and cousin North West. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Labor Day

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
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• attache
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• 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