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Labor Day in Miami 2024 guide to an epic long weekend

Beach days, barbecues, pool parties and road trips—here are all the best ways to spend Labor Day 2024 in Miami.
Falyn Wood
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Labor Day heralds the end of summer, but in Miami, that's not necessarily a bad thing. (Have you stepped outside lately? It is a sweltering swamp.) Don't get us wrong, there are also positives to our endless summers. For one thing, there's no need to ever swap out our bikinis and sandals for sweaters and boots. This Labor Day in Miami, we're doing the best of what we always do, just a little bit more of it over the long weekend: basking on our beautiful Miami beaches, partying at Miami’s best pool parties and queuing up for the waterslides at the best waterparks in Miami. For even more ways to relax, let loose and properly "send off the season" we’ve compiled all our freshest guides to the best road trip opportunities, affordable getaways, cool parks to visit nearby and more to spend Labor Day 2024 in Miami.

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When is Labor Day?

Labor Day is on Monday, September 2, 2024.

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day is an annual workers’ holiday on the first Monday in September. The first Labor Day was organized by the Central Labor Union of New York in 1882.

Is Fort Lauderdale Beach open for Labor Day?

Yes, Fort Lauderdale Beach, as well as Miami Beach, is open for Labor Day. Expect crowds to descend on the promenades and the waterfront hotels to offer plenty of staycation specials and entertainment. 

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