When is Memorial Day? When is Labor Day? The difference between the 2 holidays

[This story has been edited to further clarify the meaning of Memorial Day.]

Summer vibes officially kick off with Memorial Day, coming Monday, May 27.

Yes Memorial Day. Not Labor Day, which comes later this year.

Excited about the day off from work next week? Do you just want to know the difference between the two holidays that often get confused? Here’s what to know.

The difference between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Memorial Day is a day that honors all deceased military members. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27.

Labor Day recognizes the contributions of workers in this country and the history of labor in the US. This year, Labor Day falls on Sept. 2.

What is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day was originally observed as a remembrance for Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. Later, the day came to honor anyone who died in any war or military action, according to Farmers' Almanac,

Memorial Day was then celebrated on May 30 every year up to 1967.

Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill in 1968, which moved Columbus Day, Presidents’ Day, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day to their own designated Mondays, which led to Memorial Day being on the last Monday of May every year since.

Memorial Day traditions include religious services, parades, and speeches, according to Britannica. Families and friends often visit cemeteries to place flags, military badges, and flowers on the graves of veterans.

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What is Labor Day?

Labor Day stemmed from the labor movement in the late 19th century. Many people in the United Stated worked 12-hour days seven days a week just to earn a basic living in the late 1800s, according to History.

Workers became frustrated as it became harder to live under these poor working conditions. They organized to protest poor conditions and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. These rallies included 10,000 workers in New York City taking unpaid time off to march together on Sept. 5, 1882, and the Haymarket Riot of 1886 in Chicago.

Labor Day became a legal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed it into law.

Labor Day weekend symbolizes the end of summer, and people traditionally celebrate at parties, street parades, and athletic events.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is Memorial Day? When is Labor Day? The 2 holidays, explained