There are a few differences between Labor Day and International Workers’ Day, more commonly known as May Day. One difference is that, unlike Labor Day, May Day is celebrated on May 1 each year.

The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A file photo of the first Labor Day parade, which happened in New York City.

The long weekend that signifies the unofficial "end of summer" in the U.S. is coming up soon. Here’s what Labor Day is and why we celebrate it.

Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of American workers. Its roots can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution and the labor movement activists of the late 19th century.

When is Labor Day 2025? Labor Day will be observed on Monday, Sept. 1, continuing a long-standing American tradition of honoring workers and marking the unofficial end of summer.

For many, September’s Labor Day weekend will be the last guaranteed long weekend of the year. Here’s how many three-day weekends are left in 2025, what they are and when they fall.

According to the Department of Labor, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day in February 1887.

Memorial Day, which many in the U.S. have off from work, was observed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Two three-day weekends remain in 2025: The Fourth of July and Labor Day.