Labor Day May 2026

The holiday emerged during the Industrial Revolution, when workers faced harsh conditions, such as 12-hour workdays and 7-day workweeks.

The U.S. government intentionally chose the September date to avoid the socialist and radical connotations associated with May Day at the time. Labor Day

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States and Canada that honors the achievements and contributions of workers. Historically rooted in the labor movement of the late 19th century, it is traditionally celebrated on the . History and Origins The holiday emerged during the Industrial Revolution, when

: Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day in 1887. when workers faced harsh conditions