Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring the Contributions of Workers

Labor Day in the United States

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the first Monday of September. It is a day to honor and recognize the contributions of American workers to the nation's economic and social progress.

History of Labor Day

The origins of Labor Day can be traced back to the late 19th century. In 1882, the Knights of Labor, a national labor union, passed a resolution calling for a "labor day" to be celebrated on the first Monday of September. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1884, and in 1894, it was made a federal holiday by Congress.