4 September 2017
Labor Day 2017 [United States]




On the first Monday in September in the US, family and friends gather together to celebrate the unofficial end of summer with barbecues, parades, and picnics. It's a welcome day off from school or work for most, but the holiday has more serious roots. After a railway worker strike in the 19th century, Labor Day was created to honor workers and give them a day of rest. It became a federal holiday in 1894.

Inspired by vintage WPA [Works Progress Administration] murals created during the Great Depression, today’s Doodle pays tribute to all types of work.


Happy Labor Day!