美國慶祝勞動節假期
United States observes Labor Day holiday
Updated at: September 7, 2026 at 02:15 AM
每年九月的第一個星期一，美國都會慶祝勞動節。
Every year, on the first Monday in September, the United States celebrates Labor Day.
勞動節的設立旨在向美國勞工的貢獻致敬，並認可他們為爭取更好的薪資、更安全的工作環境及合理的工時所進行的抗爭。
Labor Day was established to honor the contributions of American workers and recognize their fight for better wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable hours.
首次慶祝活動於1882年在紐約市舉行，當時有數千人遊行爭取權益。
The first celebration took place in New York City in 1882, when thousands marched for their rights.
經過多年的州級認可後，在總統格羅弗·克利夫蘭的介入下，它於1894年成為聯邦節日。
After years of state-level recognition, it became a federal holiday in 1894 following the intervention of President Grover Cleveland.
有趣的是，選擇這個日期是為了保持政治中立，避免與五月的國際勞動節產生激進的聯想，同時也能在獨立紀念日與感恩節之間提供一個時間點恰當的假期。
Interestingly, the date was chosen specifically to be politically neutral, avoiding the radical associations of International Workers' Day in May, while also providing a well-timed break between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
今天，這個節日作為國家對勞工為國家帶來的力量與繁榮的敬禮，儘管它已演變為休息、放鬆以及為即將到來的秋季和學年開始做準備的時間。
Today, the day serves as a national tribute to the strength and prosperity that laborers have brought to the nation, though it has evolved into a time for rest, relaxation, and preparing for the upcoming autumn season and the start of the school year.
