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Labor Day Quiz

by Ira LoganPublished: October 20, 2025

Labor Day is more than just a long weekend; it‘s a celebration of the labor movement and the contributions of workers to society. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the holiday’s history, its significance, and the various ways it is observed. Let’s see how much you know about Labor Day!
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Labor Day Quiz
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1. When was the first Labor Day celebrated in the United States?
Hint: It was in the late 19th century.

Labor Day Quiz Questions Overview

1. When was the first Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

1872
1882
1892
1902

2. Which organization is credited with the creation of Labor Day?

American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Industrial Workers of the World
National Labor Union

3. Labor Day became a federal holiday in which year?

1884
1894
1904
1914

4. Which U.S. President signed the bill making Labor Day a federal holiday?

Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson

5. Labor Day is celebrated on which day of the week?

Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Sunday

6. Which country also celebrates Labor Day on the same day as the United States?

Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
Australia

7. What is the primary purpose of Labor Day?

To mark the end of summer
To celebrate the achievements of workers
To promote tourism
To commemorate a historical event

8. Which flower is often associated with Labor Day parades?

Rose
Carnation
Lily
Tulip

9. Which major event in U.S. labor history led to the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday?

Haymarket Affair
Pullman Strike
Homestead Strike
Ludlow Massacre

10. Which of the following activities is commonly associated with Labor Day celebrations?

Ice skating
Barbecuing
Skiing
Pumpkin carving

11. In which decade did Labor Day become widely recognized and celebrated across the United States?

1870s
1880s
1890s
1900s

12. Which of the following is NOT a common symbol of Labor Day?

Hammer
Anvil
Cornucopia
Wrench

13. Which labor leader is often associated with the establishment of Labor Day?

Eugene V. Debs
Samuel Gompers
John L. Lewis
Cesar Chavez
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