Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

For many Americans, Labor Day means two things: a day off from work and the end of summer. But why do we celebrate Labor Day?

A Tribute to the American Worker

Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894.

Labor unions originally celebrated the first Labor Days in the United States as a day for workers to show their solidarity. Read more →