Top Facts about Labor Day

Labor Day was first celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City

It became a national holiday in the United States

Labor Day recognizes the achievements of workers

It is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year

Labor Day nickname "unofficial end of summer"

Labour Day also known as International Workers' Day or May Day

Matthew Maguire is the father of Labor Day

Peter J. McGuire is the founder of Labor Day

Labor Day

Honoring the Unseen Heroes and Achievements of Workers