September 7 pairs one of America's most established holidays with one of its most laid-back. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and a tribute to the workers who built the country, while National Beer Lovers Day gives everyone a good excuse to crack open a cold one once the grilling is done.
Labor Day traces back to September 5, 1882, when the Central Labor Union organized the first Labor Day parade in New York City, with an estimated 10,000 workers marching to honor the contributions of American labor. The holiday spread through individual states over the following years before becoming an official federal holiday in 1894, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland. It's observed on the first Monday of September every year, a fixed date established from the very beginning rather than one that shifts around.
😄 Fun fact: The very first Labor Day parade in 1882 wasn't even a paid day off, workers had to take unpaid leave just to march.
Ways to celebrate:
- Take the day off to relax, travel, or spend time with family
- Support local workers by shopping small or tipping generously
- Host or attend an end-of-summer cookout
National Beer Lovers Day celebrates one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history, with brewing traditions stretching back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. The holiday has no single founder or origin story, but it's grown into a fitting late-summer tradition, landing right alongside Labor Day weekend when a lot of people are already firing up the grill.
😄 Fun fact: Some breweries in Germany have even made beer flavored ice cream and popsicles, proof that beer lovers will find a way to enjoy it in any form.
Ways to celebrate:
- Try a beer from a local or independent brewery
- Pair a cold one with your Labor Day cookout
- Take a brewery tour if one is nearby
💬 However you're spending the long weekend, raise a glass to the workers who make it all possible.
Whether you're grilling, relaxing, or doing a little of both, September 7 is a good day to slow down and appreciate it.
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September 7 FAQ
Why is Labor Day always on a Monday?
Labor Day was established from the start as the first Monday in September, giving workers a three-day weekend rather than a fixed calendar date.
Is Labor Day the same as International Workers' Day?
No, International Workers' Day is celebrated on May 1 in most other countries, while the U.S. observes Labor Day in September, partly to distinguish it from that separate tradition.
Who created National Beer Lovers Day?
There's no single documented founder, it's grown popular over the years as an unofficial food and beverage holiday.
What's a good way to combine both holidays?
A Labor Day cookout with a good selection of local craft beers covers both at once.
What if today is my birthday?
If you're celebrating a birthday on September 7, check out our Birthday Gift Finder for your zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, and gift ideas specific to your day.
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September 7 Other Celebrations
National Salami Day honors the cured, air-dried sausage that's been a deli counter staple for generations, equally at home thinly sliced on a sandwich or served alongside cheese and crackers.
National Acorn Squash Day celebrates the ridged, dark green winter squash just beginning to hit its peak season, a sign that fall cooking isn't far behind even while summer's cookouts are still going.
🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today
Born on September 7? You share the day with a Virgo sun sign, and the numerology of the number 7 points to introspection, sharp analysis, and a natural pull toward understanding how things really work. Paired with Virgo's precision and eye for detail, you get someone thoughtful who rarely takes things at face value.
Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.
Looking for a gift that fits all three symbols at once? Sapphire blue jewelry or decor nods to the birthstone, the zodiac sign, and the deep blue purple tones asters and morning glories share in the garden.
If you're drawn to crystal healing traditions, Virgo is also associated with a different set of stones, citrine, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, garnet, green aventurine, and carnelian, each believed to support different aspects of the sign's energy.
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