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 United States military continued its efforts on Labor Day to rid the Western Hemisphere of narcotic-trafficking operations that smuggle drugs into the country. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

The following state, federal and local government offices' schedules may be affected by the Labor Day holiday on Monday. — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

One of Sullivan’s opponents, Democrat Mary Peltola, was scheduled to walk in the Fairbanks Labor Day Parade on Monday. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Happy Labor Day to all those who have fought for a fairer economy in the richest country in the world. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 7 Sep. 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