With behind us, we've entered something of a federal holiday desert. The next holiday, Labor Day, is often thought of as the unofficial end of summer - something it may be difficult to imagine with . Here's what to know about your next work holiday, its history and the people (like you) that it honors.
Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September every year, according to the . In 2024, Labor Day will be observed on Monday, Sep 2. Labor Day, which became a national holiday on June 28, 1894, honors the American workforce and celebrates achievements of workers across the country.
It is also intended to remind the public of the significance of workers' rights for workers, union members and advocates. There are a few theories around the fashion "rule" that suggests forgoing white clothing after Labor Day. Previous reporting from states that the rule was created by "the old money elite, hoping to elevate themselves above the nouveau riche, or newly wealthy.
" The article also suggested another, more simple theory: Labor Day signals the impending end of summer and a reminder to switch out light summer linens with darker tones and thicker fabrics. Following the Fourth of July, the remaining federal holidays in 2024 are: : Sept. 2 : Oct.
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