US Labor Day is just a few days away. As members of the workforce, we can say that this special day is the best time of the year not only to commemorate our works, achievements, and contribution to both the economy and the society but also to give honor to the American labor movement.

But Labor Day is more than that! Here are a few fun facts about the US Labor Day that you might not have known yet.

US Labor Day is considered as the unofficial end of the summer season

The Labor Day Weekend is traditionally known as the unofficial end of the summer season. Since its a long weekend, families and friends use this opportunity to gather not only to celebrate the US Labor Day but also to catch up with the final days of the summer season. Families across the country engage in various outdoor activities like having a barbeque party, swimming, going on a picnic, and enjoying sporting events.

But do you know that summer actually officially end on the 21st of September? Yes, that's right. So, I guess you still have a couple of days to enjoy the heat of the summer days.

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US Labor Day is literally a LABOR DAY for moms!

The US Labor Day is not only for the workforce but also for mothers. Surprisingly, thousands of mothers across the United States give birth during this historical day. Based on the statistics released by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 10,000 babies were born during the US Labor Day.

US Labor Day as an official public holiday

Do you know which state in the US first approved and declared the US Labor Day as an official public holiday? Well, it was Oregon. And the declaration happened in 1887.

US Labor Day origin

The idea of US Labor Day originated in 1872, in Toronto, Canada. It then spread all throughout the United States after only a few years.

The first US Labor Day was not celebrated on a Monday

We have been celebrating the US Labor Day every first Monday of September since we were born. But do you know that the first US Labor Day was actually not celebrated on a Monday?

The first US Labor Day celebration was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, and oh, that's Tuesday. It was hosted and organized by the Central Labor Union. Celebrating first Monday of September as the US Labor Day was only approved on June 28, 1894.

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