It's time for Christians everywhere to reclaim the biblical meaning of Labor Day, the Christian Post website reports today (Sept. 2, 2025).
Labor Day was first observed in 1882 in New York City under the auspices of the Central Labor Union. It became a federal holiday in 1894, following national labor protests and the Pullman Strike.
However, there was the biblical notion that workers deserve honor, dignity, and respect. Labor Day is more than a secular civic holiday. Click open your Bible app, search for labor, and you will see a parade of deeply biblical truths.
Christians affirm that each individual is called by God to work, that their labor honors God and is deserving of dignity and fair treatment, and that it is good to take a Sabbath Day break from all their labors.
In Matthew (11-28-30),Jesus offers a blanket invitation -- a Labor Day rest that lasts forever! "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden," Christ declares, "and I will give you rest."
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