Labor Day Family Activities

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States. The first Labor Day was held in 1882 to create a holiday for workers of the Central Labor Union. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday in September. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a holiday between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Since Labor Day is a federal holiday, all government agencies, schools, organizations, and many businesses are closed so families can take advantage of the holiday weekend.

Labor Day gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations’ strengths and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and the last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events with the family.

In some neighborhoods, people organize fireworks’ displays, barbecue picnics, public art shows, and sporting events. Labor Day marks the end of the swimming season; so many public pools have their last open day on Labor Day. The football season starts and many teams play their first game of the year during the Labor Day weekend.

Whether your family participates in the organized events of Labor Day or not, why not take this opportunity to make this day a “family day” of fun and relaxation. If you decide to stay at home, you can have fun with your kids playing games in the yard like: kickball, hopscotch, dodgeball, tag and hide-go-seek. Many of these games of the past can entertain kids of all ages. What a great way to engage the whole family in physical activity and fun. Plan to have a picnic in the backyard and grill your favorite foods for sharing a delicious meal together. This special time together will bond the family unit and give you lasting memories to treasure. So enjoy your Labor Day and make this day special for your family.