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.

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.

Memorial Day isn’t the only holiday that will fall earlier than usual in 2025. Labor Day this year will fall on Sept. 1, which is the earliest possible date that holiday can fall on.

2024 Labor Day Parade route & street closures The 2024 Labor Day parade stepped off from 44th Street and 5th Avenue at 10 a.m. Saturday. It marched north to 64th Street.