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(This story was updated to add new information and to correct a misspelling/typo.) Ready for your next three-day weekend? Labor Day is less than a month away, the federal holiday honoring the ...

Labor Day is almost here, bringing with it one last chance for many Americans to soak up what's left of summer. Observed on the first Monday of September, the federal holiday celebrates the ...

From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. The holiday with activist ...

Labor Day might have begun as a holiday for workers, but a lot of workers won’t get the day off in 2025 — especially retail employees. USA Today reported on July 30 that most major retailers will be ...

For many of us, Labor Day is a time for fun with family and friends. But there is more to the end-of-summer festivities than the much-needed time off work. Dating back to the 19th century, Labor Day ...

The calendar is getting ready to flip from August to September, which will soon mean the return of colorful leaves on trees, football season and bonfires. It also means Labor Day is approaching, ...

From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. This year is the 131st ...

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the first Monday of September each year. This holiday honors the contributions of American workers and the labor movement, ...