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- Labor Day is always on the first Monday in September
- Began in 1883
- One of ten Federal Holidays
- Unofficially marks the end of summer
- An old-fashioned custom forbids wearing white after Labor Day
- 2008: Falls on September 1
- 2008: Over 34 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles during the holiday weekend
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Labor Day is observed as a day of rest and honor for the United States workforce. It became a national holiday in 1894, during an era when US industry was on the rise, fueled by a massive influx of immigrant labor. Labor Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year.
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Timeline
- 1882: Proposed by labor leader and machinist Matthew Maguire
- 1883: First unofficial Labor Day observed by unions in New York City, on September 5
- 1884: Switched to first Monday of September
- 1885: Observance spread to other American cities
- 1887: First official Labor Day legally recognized in Oregon
- 1894: US Congress makes Labor Day a national holiday
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Labor Day Questions
Do you know of any great Labor Day sales, deals, or bargains? 15 AnswersMacy’s is having a labor day sale through Monday at midnight. If you shop online you save an extra 25% off.That’s a total of 40-70% in savings. Sale prices are ... read more
Does anybody have great Labor Day travel plans? 1 AnswerI have had a good few trips in the last few years for the labour day weekends, but i am trying to make this one special. My inspiration was the movie Hangover a... read more
Me, momma, sister, and niece are taking an all ladies trip for Labor Day Weekend. We were gonna go to the beach...any other ideas or places? 1 AnswerAny wineries? The youngsters may not like, but usually there's a really neat orchard/property to hang out at. Free/cheap wine tastings are FUN! read more
Why no white after Labor Day? 3 Answers"As with many customs and etiquette dictums, it's difficult to pin down the reason behind the prohibition against white after Labor Day. We searched on variatio... read more
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lmao wait till nex labor day ima be on evry bus
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@DeathbyChoco No thanksgiving like you guys, but actually today (23rd) is a national holiday called Labor's thanksgiving day.
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She focus though cuz. How u doing gorgeous ? RT @hellabitches #driddy A lil early 4 labor day don't u think!! RT @bOssy_Jackenia Wljkn 2 da
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any one have a lead on where to stay for purdue at notre dame next labor day weekend?
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