Labor Day May 2026

: In 1968, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act ensured Labor Day and several other holidays would always fall on Mondays to provide three-day weekends for workers. Labor Day | Meaning, History, & Facts - Britannica

May Day was chosen to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago, where a labor protest turned violent. Labor Day

: Typical activities include backyard barbecues, picnics, fireworks, and public events like parades or athletic festivals. : In 1968, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act

: This old fashion "rule" likely began in the late Victorian era as a way for the social elite to distinguish themselves from the working class by stowing away summer whites after vacation. : In 1968