What does Labor Day celebrate?

In the United States, Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement. The holiday falls on the first Monday of September each year and is designed to honor the achievements of people in the workforce.

The Labor Day holiday was created to honor those who have made economic and social strides through hard work in the United States. The tribute that honors the working people nationally serves as thanks to those who have improved the well-being, prosperity and strength of the United States through laboring in factories, businesses, educational institutions, health care occupations and government agencies, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.