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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 3 November 2024. Federal holiday in the United States This article is about the U.S. holiday. For the similarly-named holiday in other countries, see Labour Day. For other uses, see Labor Day (disambiguation). Labor Day Labor Day Parade in New York's Union Square, 1882 Observed by United States Type ...
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The labor force in the United States comprises about 62% (as of 2014) of the general population. [1] In the United States, 97% of the private sector businesses determine what days this sector of the population gets paid time off, according to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management.
The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 January 2025. Holidays in the United States of America For other uses, see Public holidays in the United States (disambiguation). Public holidays in the United States Public • Paid • Federal • Observance • School • Hallmark Observed by Federal government State governments Local governments ...
For most Americans, Labor Day is little more than the unofficial end of summer -- a nice break from the work week that helps people recharge for the busier days ahead. It wasn't always easy though.
Labor Day: 1894 Honors and recognizes the American labor movement. Over half of Americans celebrate Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer. [25] Roughly 40% of employers require some employees to work on the holiday. [26] The holiday is observed on the first Monday in September. October 8–14 (2nd Monday) Columbus Day: 1968
August 26: Women's Equality Day; 1st Monday in September: Labor Day; 1st Sunday after Labor Day: National Grandparents' Day; weekend before September 11: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance; September 11: Patriot Day; September 11: Emergency Number Day [15] 3rd Friday in September National POW/MIA Recognition Day POW☆ MIA Flag.