A Federal Holiday Honoring Contributions And Achievements

Labor Day: A Celebration of American Workers

A Federal Holiday Honoring Contributions and Achievements

Labor Day, a federal holiday celebrated in the United States on the first Monday of September, pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It is a day set aside to recognize the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have built and sustained the nation's economy.

Origins and Establishment

The origins of Labor Day can be traced back to the late 1800s, when labor activists and individual states began informally celebrating the holiday to honor workers. In 1894, during a crisis over a railroad strike, President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a national holiday to appease union leaders and quell the labor unrest.

Since its establishment, Labor Day has become a widely observed holiday, with parades, picnics, and other events organized to celebrate the contributions of American workers from all sectors of the economy.