Labor Day

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September.

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Labor Day and Labor History Lesson Plans and Resources

Labor Day is not just a long weekend marking the unofficial end of summer; it's a pivotal part of American history dedicated to celebrating the contributions of workers.…  learn more

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Labor Day for Kids

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September! This holiday is celebrated in the United States and has been a holiday for more than 100 years!…  learn more

Labor Day 2024

Labor Day 2024 will occur on Monday, September 2nd. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first…  learn more

What to know about Labor Day and its history

Labor Day is a holiday celebrating the American worker. The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when…  learn more

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PBS LearningMedia: Labor Day | All About the Holidays

Learn the history of Labor Day in this quick video. Take your students on a look back to the Industrial Revolution and the establishment of Labor Day in…  learn more

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PBS NewsHour: 7 teaching resources for Labor Day

Looking for powerful Labor Day lesson plans and resources? Help students understand the history of the labor movement and its relevance today at home and around the world.…  learn more

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How a Deadly Railroad Strike Led to the Labor Day Holiday

Americans see Labor Day as time off from work, an opportunity to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family and a final moment of summertime relaxation before the busy…  learn more

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The Story of Labor Day

Article describing the origins of the Labor Day Holiday in the United States. The Labor Day holiday as we know it grew out of the efforts of labor…  learn more

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Labor Day Activities

Teach children about Labor Day with these activities.  learn more