Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States. On Labor Day, we remember the work of those in the labor movement who fought hard for workers’ rights. We also celebrate the essential role ...

The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A file photo of the first Labor Day parade, which happened in New York City.

The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and by 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday.

According to the Department of Labor, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City. Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing Labor Day in February 1887.

Labor Day marks the end of summer and for many people, this means a short weekend getaway. Despite this holiday becoming a vacation day, there is a deep history for this almost 150-year-old ...