09/07/2026
Labor Day is more than a long weekend.
The holiday began in the late 19th century as a way to recognize the contributions American workers make to our nation’s strength, prosperity and well-being. The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City in 1882, and in 1894, it became a national holiday observed on the first Monday in September.
More than 140 years later, that purpose is still worth remembering.
At Allied Building Stores, we see the value of hard work every day. It’s in the people who open the doors each morning. The teams working in lumberyards and warehouses. The drivers making deliveries. The people helping customers solve problems. The builders turning materials into homes and businesses. And the independent dealers creating jobs and serving communities across America.
This Labor Day, we celebrate the people behind the work and the contributions they make to our industry, our communities and our country.
Happy Labor Day from Allied Building Stores.