Labor Day
noun
: a day set aside for special recognition of working people: such as
a
: the first Monday in September observed in the U.S. and Canada as a legal holiday
b
: May 1 in many countries
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Ever since the upgrades began at Saratoga, the annual July through Labor Day meet has exceeded one million in attendance, excluding 2020, when it was closed to the public during the pandemic.
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Joe Drape, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Common sense dictates that the biggest sale would be on Labor Day.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
More agents will set up shop in the new office after Labor Day, creating a full complement of agents.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Idaho’s 100 Deadliest Days period starts on Memorial Day every year and lasts until Labor Day in September.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2024
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Joe Drape, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Common sense dictates that the biggest sale would be on Labor Day.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024
More agents will set up shop in the new office after Labor Day, creating a full complement of agents.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Idaho’s 100 Deadliest Days period starts on Memorial Day every year and lasts until Labor Day in September.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2024
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“Labor Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Labor%20Day. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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