For many of us, Labor Day is a three-day weekend that marks the end of the summer and the start of a new school year.

Nowadays, the holiday is commonly celebrated with everything from parades, barbecues, and weekend-long trips.

But how did the holiday come about? Here's everything to know about Labor Day:

When is Labor Day 2025?

Labor Day is observed every year on the first Monday in September, which gives workers a long weekend to celebrate and relax.

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 1, with the long three-day weekend kicking off on Friday, Aug. 29.

How did Labor Day start?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor , it's not exactly clear who first proposed the holiday, with credit typically given to either of two union activists — Peter J. McGuire or Matthew Maguire —

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