President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894. Before that, more than 30 states were already officially celebrating it.

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.

Yes. President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894. Before that, more than 30 states were already officially celebrating it.

Here are some facts about the history that led to Labor Day. In this file photo, spectators look on at a Labor Day parade, Sept. 1, 1940, in Du Bois, Penn.

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.

President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894. Before that, more than 30 states were already officially celebrating it.