Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer in the United States, but it’s also a time for rest, relaxation, and reflecting on the importance of hard work.
Whether you’re planning a BBQ with friends, lounging by the pool, or just taking a much-needed nap, why not add some humor to the mix?
We’ve gathered 80 hilarious Labor Day quotes to lighten the mood and help you celebrate the weekend with a smile.
80 Funny Labor Day Quotes To Lighten Your Mood
1. “I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” — Jerome K. Jerome
2. “Labor Day: The day Americans set aside to celebrate the importance of leisure time—by working on their tan.” — Unknown
3. “There is no ‘we’ in fries.” — Unknown
4. “Let’s celebrate Labor Day by doing nothing… after all, it’s a day for doing less, not more!” — Unknown
5. “I’m only working for the weekend.” — Unknown
6. “On Labor Day, we are all Americans. Except, of course, for the ones still working.” — Unknown
7. “I need six months of vacation, twice a year.” — Unknown
8. “Labor Day is the only day where you can relax without feeling guilty… unless you’re a workaholic.” — Unknown
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9. “If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that weekends are like my bank account—they both always run out too soon.” — Unknown
10. “The best way to celebrate Labor Day is to take a nap. Because naps are what we really work for.” — Unknown
11. “The more I work, the more I need a vacation.” — Unknown
12. “Labor Day is for everyone who is really happy that Monday is finally a day off.” — Unknown
13. “In the U.S., Labor Day isn’t just for celebrating workers; it’s the perfect excuse to do absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
14. “Do you know what I do on Labor Day? Absolutely nothing!” — Unknown
15. “I don’t always work hard, but when I do, it’s for a vacation.” — Unknown
16. “A bad day at work is still better than a good day at the beach… said no one ever.” — Unknown
17. “May your Labor Day be as chill as your last vacation.” — Unknown
18. “Labor Day is the only holiday that lets you take a break from taking breaks.” — Unknown
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19. “Goodbye summer, hello naps.” — Unknown
20. “There are two kinds of people on Labor Day: those who are working and those who are working on their tan.” — Unknown
21. “Work hard and nap harder. That’s the Labor Day motto.” — Unknown
22. “I’m not lazy, I’m just on vacation in my mind.” — Unknown
23. “Labor Day weekend is like the Sunday of summer.” — Unknown
24. “Let’s raise a toast to the people who work so hard, but also the ones who work hard at doing nothing.” — Unknown
25. “I’m on vacation right now… in my dreams.” — Unknown
26. “My favorite Labor Day activity? Sleeping in.” — Unknown
27. “On Labor Day, I work for a good nap.” — Unknown
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28. “Labor Day: because everyone deserves a break… except the person who just made the potato salad.” — Unknown
29. “Labor Day plans: Eat, drink, nap, repeat.” — Unknown
30. “Nothing says ‘I’m ready for the weekend’ like a Monday off.” — Unknown
31. “Labor Day: the day we honor the people who work so hard… and then take a break to do absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
32. “Don’t worry, you’ve earned this weekend off from absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
33. “The only way to do a great job is to take a nap first.” — Unknown
34. “I’m planning on working hard this weekend… on perfecting my couch potato skills.” — Unknown
35. “I work hard so my dog can have a better life. Happy Labor Day!” — Unknown
36. “On Labor Day, I proudly declare my right to relax!” — Unknown
37. “Labor Day is all about doing nothing… except eating everything in sight.” — Unknown
38. “The problem with working on Labor Day is that there’s no one around to do the work.” — Unknown
39. “I am at the office today… in my mind. And my mind is on vacation.” — Unknown
40. “I can’t believe I work just to afford naps.” — Unknown
41. “Labor Day is a time to rest, relax, and remember all the work you didn’t do.” — Unknown
42. “Is it just me, or does Labor Day feel like the last hurrah of summer?” — Unknown
43. “Don’t labor too hard on Labor Day. Let the grill do the work for you.” — Unknown
44. “Why work when you can take a nap instead?” — Unknown
45. “Labor Day: when your biggest accomplishment is eating too much at a BBQ.” — Unknown
46. “I don’t need a vacation. I need a nap.” — Unknown
47. “Labor Day weekend is a chance for you to do what you love: absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
48. “A wise person once said, ‘Take it easy.’ That person was probably on vacation during Labor Day.” — Unknown
49. “Work hard, rest hard, and take more naps. That’s the Labor Day way.” — Unknown
50. “What’s the best part of Labor Day? Doing nothing without feeling guilty about it.” — Unknown
51. “On Labor Day, we celebrate the joys of not working hard enough.” — Unknown
52. “If you don’t have a Labor Day plan, don’t worry. You’ve already completed your most important task: deciding to do nothing.” — Unknown
53. “Labor Day is the only holiday where the hardest thing you do is opening a cold drink.” — Unknown
54. “Nap like nobody’s watching. Enjoy the peace of Labor Day.” — Unknown
55. “Labor Day is for doing absolutely nothing with a little bit of BBQ thrown in.” — Unknown
56. “Taking the day off on Labor Day is a job well done.” — Unknown
57. “Don’t be lazy on Labor Day; be creatively lazy!” — Unknown
58. “The best part of Labor Day is remembering how lucky you are to get a break from work.” — Unknown
59. “I am in a committed relationship with my bed this Labor Day.” — Unknown
60. “Labor Day is the only time when sitting on the couch all day is socially acceptable.” — Unknown
61. “My Labor Day outfit: Pajamas, all day long.” — Unknown
62. “The hardest part of Labor Day is deciding which side of the couch to sit on.” — Unknown
63. “Labor Day: where every hour is happy hour.” — Unknown
64. “I just realized I haven’t been working hard enough for a good nap on Labor Day.” — Unknown
65. “Labor Day is proof that hard work pays off… in the form of a well-earned nap.” — Unknown
66. “Enjoying a lazy day today, because tomorrow is still a holiday.” — Unknown
67. “I don’t think I’ll ever truly understand how someone can call Labor Day ‘work’.” — Unknown
68. “On Labor Day, I work hard at perfecting my relaxation skills.” — Unknown
69. “Labor Day is the only day when doing nothing is truly the right thing to do.” — Unknown
70. “This Labor Day, let’s toast to the people who work… and the people who nap.” — Unknown
71. “Labor Day: When you celebrate work by not doing any.” — Unknown
72. “You know you’ve reached peak relaxation when you spend Labor Day doing absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
73. “I work hard. I rest harder. I nap the hardest.” — Unknown
74. “May your Labor Day be full of food, fun, and enough naps to make you forget about work.” — Unknown
75. “Labor Day is about enjoying the fruits of your labor… while ignoring the fruits of your labor.” — Unknown
76. “The best part of Labor Day is not working, the second best part is working on the grill.” — Unknown
77. “Labor Day: when everyone who works hard finally gets the day off to do absolutely nothing.” — Unknown
78. “On Labor Day, the only thing I’m working on is my tan.” — Unknown
79. “Here’s to the people who labor every day and the people who don’t have to on Labor Day.” — Unknown
80. “Let’s face it: Work will still be there tomorrow, so why not enjoy the day off?” — Unknown
Labor Day is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and celebrate the fruits of hard work—no matter how much or how little you’ve actually been working.
Whether you enjoy a good nap or just love the idea of taking a break, these funny Labor Day quotes are sure to make you smile.
So grab your favorite cold drink, kick your feet up, and enjoy the long weekend with these hilarious words of wisdom!
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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship writer, a law student and a student advocate. He was the former Deputy Director of Public Prosecution SUG, University of Calabar, Nigeria, and currently one of the Judges of the High Court of the Student Union Government, University of Calabar. Learn more about him
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