United States observes Labor Day holiday
美國慶祝勞動節假期
更新於: 2026年9月7日 上午02:15
Every year, on the first Monday in September, the United States celebrates Labor Day.
每年九月的第一個星期一，美國都會慶祝勞動節。
While many people now view this holiday as the unofficial end of summer, marked by backyard barbecues and family gatherings, its origins are rooted in the serious struggles of the late 19th century.
儘管現在許多人將此節日視為非官方的夏季尾聲，以庭院烤肉和家庭聚會為標誌，但其起源卻植根於19世紀末的艱苦奮鬥。
Labor Day was established to honor the contributions of American workers and recognize their fight for better wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable hours.
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。
The first celebration took place in New York City in 1882, when thousands marched for their rights.
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。
After years of state-level recognition, it became a federal holiday in 1894 following the intervention of President Grover Cleveland.
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。
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.
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。
