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Labor Day is a US holiday observed on the first Monday in September. It started in 1882 when the Central Labor Union decided to create a day off of work for "the working man". It is considered by most Americans to signal the end of summer.

  • About - Labor Day USA  - Interesting explanation defines the term "labor," describes the history of Labor Day, and profiles it as a nationwide holiday.
  • Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day  - Features nine online resources for educators to use when teaching about Labor Day and U.S. Labor History.
  • FunMunch Holidays - Labor Day  - Resource provides a Labor Day history, along with appropriate poetry, e-greetings, and memorable quotes.
  • The History of Labor Day  - Department of Labor site offering historical information on the holiday, and updates from the department.
  • History.com: The History of Labor Day  - Find historical information, images and videos covering labor leaders and the events leading up to the United States declaring Labor Day a federal holiday.
  • The Holiday Spot - Labor Day  - Find out how to celebrate this holiday in true American style, and link to Labor Day history, wallpapers, and free greetings.
  • Labor Day  - Details the history of this September holiday that is celebrated in the U.S., Canada, and other industrialized nations.
  • Labor Day from Rumela's Web  - Read up on events in the 1880s that led to the first official Labor Day, and find out what makes this holiday different from other holidays.
 
 
 
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