Labor Day
noun
(in the U.S.) a legal holiday, commonly the first Monday in September, in honor of labor.
Compare
Labour Day.
Origin of Labor Day
First recorded in 1885–90
British Dictionary definitions for labor day
Labor Day
noun
(in the US and Canada) a public holiday in honour of labour, held on the first Monday in September
(in Australia) a public holiday observed on different days in different states
Cultural definitions for labor day
Labor Day
A national holiday in the United States and Canada in honor of working people. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September.