Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A public holiday in the United States and Canada: Labor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. It honors and recognizes the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement.

Usage

• Labor Day is a national holiday. Schools, government offices, and many businesses are closed.
• It is often associated with the end of summer and is marked by parades, picnics, and family gatherings.
• The holiday is spelled as "Labor Day" in American English.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Labor Day weekend": Refers to the three-day weekend (Saturday through Monday) created by the Monday holiday. It is a major travel period.
  • The highways are very busy during Labor Day weekend.

Variants and Related Words

• Labour Day: The spelling used in Canada and other Commonwealth countries for the same holiday. (Note: This is a variant spelling, not a different holiday in this context.)

Synonyms

• Public holiday: A day established by law on which normal activities are suspended.
• Federal holiday: (U.S. specific) A holiday recognized by the U.S. federal government.

Related Phrases

• Labor Day sale: A common promotional event held by retailers around the holiday.
  • Many stores have big Labor Day sales.

Noun

1. first Monday in September in the United States and Canada