Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894 under then-President Grover Cleveland. The holiday was to be observed on the first Monday in September annually, according to the U.S. Department of Labor .

Labor Day offers the next three-day weekend after the Fourth of July. Here's why we celebrate the federal holiday.

1983: A report on the history of Labor Day. 41 years ago, Chronicle delved into the history of the federal holiday. ... Since 1894, Labor Day has been a federal holiday in the United States.

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching. Here's what to know about when the holiday falls this year and the history behind why it's celebrated.

A Labor Day parade on Main Street in Buffalo in 1900. President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a national holiday in June 1894, as he faced a crisis of railway workers striking in Chicago.

The first Labor Day celebration in the U.S. took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor.

When is Labor Day 2024? This year's annual Labor Day will be observed on Monday, Sep 2, 2024. Each year, Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Dozens gathered in the American Legion Hall on Monday to celebrate and remember the history behind Labor Day. Jordan Scott, the president of the Big Bend Chapter of the ...

Labor Day weekend includes the preceding Saturday and Sunday and can begin in either August or September. In 2025, the holiday weekend begins Saturday, Aug. 30.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The end of August is here, meaning folks are now looking to Labor Day weekend. But what’s the history behind the holiday and how can you celebrate in Southwest Virginia?

Labor Day weekend includes the preceding Saturday and Sunday and can begin in either August or September. In 2025, the holiday weekend begins Saturday, Aug. 30.

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching. Here's what to know about when the holiday falls this year and the history behind why it's celebrated.