Labor Day 2009 (Labour Day) - Labor Day 2009 (Labour Day) Weekend Canada

Labor Day Weekend in Canada is Last Hoorah before Summer Ends

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The first Monday of September is a public (or, statutory) holiday, Labor Day, across Canada (actually the Canadian spelling is "Labour Day,").

In 2009, Labour Day falls on Monday, September 7th.

The Labour Day weekend is the last big travel weekend of the summer, as school starts up again the following week. (See Labour Day travel deals.)

The Labour Day holiday in Canada, as in the U.S., celebrates worker solidarity. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

In 2009, Labour Day falls on as late a date as possible, on Monday, September 7th, 2009. Some schools in Canada may thus be starting school before the Labour Day Weekend, instead of the Tuesday after the Labour Day holiday, which has been the tradition.

What Happens on Labour Day?

Lots of people head up north to cottages or campsites.

Parades

Fireworks

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What Does Labour Day Mean for Visitors?

Banks, schools, government offices are closed.

Public transportation runs on holiday schedule.

Call ahead to restaurants, stores and tourist attractions to ensure hours of operation.

Labour Day Activity Ideas

Labour Day Travel Deals

Vancouver with Kids

Toronto with Kids

Free Stuff for Kids in Niagara Falls

Great Wolf Lodge

Labour Day Holiday Dates

2009: September 7, 2009
2010: September 6, 2010
2011: September 5, 2011
2012: September 3, 2012