Labor Day 2025 falls on Monday, September 1, 2025. It is a federal holiday in the United States, honoring the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the country’s economy. Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with parades, picnics, and other events.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The Central Labor Union organized the event to advocate for an eight-hour workday. In 1894, Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday.
