In 1882, when a New York workers' union declared the first Monday in September a day set aside to honor all workers Labor Day was born. Twelve years later, in 1894 Labor Day became a National Holiday. With families gathered for the summers final picnic this holiday symbolized the reopening of school and a return to fall routines . The more traditional celebration of Labor Day around the world is May 1st.
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