Labor day weekend 2024

Marked as the unofficial transition to fall, Labor Day's 3-day weekend is coming up soon.

Workers and students across the country can enjoy the extended weekend, though some may not know the origin of the federal holiday or why it's celebrated.

Here's what to know about Labor Day and how it honors the achievements of the 19th-century U.S.

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When is Labor Day?

This year, Labor Day is Sept. 2, 2024.

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The holiday is celebrated each year on the first Monday of September, creating a three-day weekend.

Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

Labor Day is celebrated to recognize the achievements of the United States labor movement in the late 19th Century when American workers began to form labor unions and advocate for better working conditions, reasonable hours and fair wages, according to USA TODAY.

The first Labor Day was observed on Sept.

5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, followed by fo

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