Labor Day: Are You a Holiday Expert or Completely Clueless? When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States? First Monday in September July 4th May 1st Last Monday in August None Which state was the first to officially recognize Labor Day as a public holiday? New York Illinois California Oregon None Which president signed the act making Labor Day a federal holiday in the United States? Abraham Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Grover Cleveland None Which organization played a significant role in the establishment of Labor Day in the United States? American Federation of Labor Industrial Workers of the World Knights of Labor United Auto Workers None Which symbol is often associated with Labor Day? Hammer and sickle Red rose Eagle Golden key None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular