Memorial Day and Labor Day are sort of the bookends of summer. The former marks the beginning of summer; the latter, summer's end. But why don't the Americans celebrate Labor Day on May First?
Why Don’t Americans Celebrate May First?
United States: If It’s Memorial Day, Summer Must Be Just Around the Corner!
Established to honour America's war dead, Memorial Day has evolved into more than a remembrance of the country's war dead. It is thought of as the beginning of summer