Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Practice Exam

Labor Day is recognized as a national U.S. holiday, celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the country's development and economic prosperity. Established as an official federal holiday in 1894, it serves as a key day for reflection on the labor rights and conditions that have shaped the workforce in the United States.

Groundhog Day, while popular and widely celebrated, does not hold national holiday status as it is primarily a fun tradition observed on February 2nd. Rosh Hashanah is a significant Jewish holiday marking the Jewish New Year, deeply rooted in religious customs but not recognized as a national holiday in the U.S. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated widely, particularly in cities with a large Irish-American population, but it is also not an official national holiday; it is observed on March 17th and celebrates Irish culture.