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.

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.

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Protesters across the U.S. on Thursday used the international labor day to push back against what they see as an anti-immigrant and anti-worker agenda being pushed by the Trump administration.

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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.

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Before that, more than 30 states were already officially celebrating it. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.