Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States and Canada that honors the achievements and contributions of workers. Historically rooted in the labor movement of the late 19th century, it is traditionally celebrated on the . History and Origins
May Day was chosen to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago, where a labor protest turned violent. Labor Day
: The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as "hot dog season," during which Americans consume an estimated 7 billion hot dogs. Global Context (May Day vs. Labor Day) Labor Day is a federal holiday in the