Translation guide
Labor Day is a U.S. federal holiday. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its English name or explained as a holiday. There is no direct equivalent, but Japan has a similar holiday called 勤労感謝の日 (Kinrō Kansha no Hi).
Referring to the U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September.
The most common way to refer to the U.S. Labor Day in Japanese. It is a direct loanword from English.
レイバーデーは9月の第一月曜日です。
Labor Day is the first Monday in September.
A literal translation meaning 'Workers' Day.' It is understandable but less common than the loanword. May be confused with International Workers' Day (May 1).
Referring to a similar Japanese holiday honoring workers.
U.S. Labor Day (first Monday in September) and Japan's 勤労感謝の日 (November 23) are different holidays. 勤労感謝の日 originated from an ancient harvest festival and is now a day to appreciate labor and production. When talking about the U.S. holiday, use レイバーデー to avoid confusion.
アメリカのレイバーデーと日本の勤労感謝の日は違います。
American Labor Day and Japanese Labor Thanksgiving Day are different.
アメリカでは、労働者の日は9月にあります。
In the U.S., Labor Day is in September.
If the listener is unfamiliar, you can say 'Labor Day' and briefly explain it as an American holiday.
Labor Dayはアメリカの祝日で、9月の第一月曜日です。
Labor Day is an American holiday, the first Monday in September.
Japan's Labor Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on November 23. It is a national holiday to honor labor and give thanks. Not the same as U.S. Labor Day, but often compared.
勤労感謝の日は11月23日です。
Labor Thanksgiving Day is on November 23rd.