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Labor Day Weekend 2024

If you’re like many Americans who assume that Labor Day was invented to mark the end of summer and the start of the new school year, this post will provide you more context on this popular, yet misunderstood holiday.

Labor Day 2024

 

Labor Day 2024 Highlights & Tips

  • Labor Day 2024 falls on Monday, September 2nd, with Labor Day Weekend starting on Friday, August 30
  • Each year the holiday falls on the first Monday of September
  • Monday was chosen so that employees can enjoy a three-day weekend
  • The holiday was founded to celebrate the achievements of American workers and advancements in the workplace
  • Many people will be travelling, so expect heavy traffic at the tail ends of the holiday weekend
  • Labor Day Weekend is the last major retail sales event until Black Friday — look for end-of-summer clearance items to find the best deals (e.g. outdoor furniture)
  • Consider new ways of observing the holiday, such as volunteering or attending a local civic event
  • Remember to embrace the last moments of summer by spending leisure time outdoors, such as exercising or attending outdoor social events, such as barbecues, picnics, events, or musical performances

 

Which Household Items are Best to Buy During Labor Day Weekend?

To get the best in price reductions, always look for clearance items. For home-related Labor Day sales, clearance items will typically consist of summer-related products, such as:

  • Outdoor Furniture & Lighting
  • Outdoor Kitchen Appliances
  • Barbecue Grills and Accessories
  • Pool Accessories

Other home categories that are regularly on-sale during Labor Day Weekend include big-ticket household categories, such as:

  • Mattresses
  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Home Electronics

 

Labor Day 2024 & End-of-Summer Clearance Sales for the Home

Here’s a collection of representative Labor Day sales to help you discover quality household items on sale from reputable vendors:

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What is Labor Day?

Labor Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United States on the first Monday of September to honor the contributions of workers and the labor movement. The day officially became a holiday for federal workers when President Grover Cleveland signed a bill on June 28, 1894.

The modern spirit of Labor Day has evolved into celebrating the unofficial end of summer and to mark the start of several societal events:

  • The new school year
  • The commencement of fall sports, most prominently football
  • The arrival of Autumn and fallen leafage
  • Prepping one’s home for impending cold weather
  • Labor Day Weekend sales (AKA Summer Closeout Sales)
  • Transitioning from summer fashion to fall fashion

Note: Regarding the saying “you can’t wear white after Labor Day” — according to the Farmers’ Almanac, by the 1950s, not wearing white after Labor Day was a firm rule among the wealthy, who regarded it as a symbol of refinement. Prior to this practice being widely adhered to, wearing white beyond Labor Day was deemed as showing off, as only the wealthy could afford end-of-summer vacations and were unconcerned about soiling their white fabrics.

 

The History of Labor Day

This video from the US Department of Labor that provides historical context on Labor Day and what it represents:

The History of Labor Day

The Fair Labor Standards (FLSA), first enacted in 1938, establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector, as well as in federal, state, and local government.

 

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

This video from the US Department of Labor that provides additional context on change and advancements within American workplaces over the years:

Why we celebrate Labor Day

 

Labor Day Resource Links

 

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