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
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