7 Free Labor Day Coloring Pages

Coloring has always been part of our holiday routines, and these Labor Day coloring pages offer a hands-on way to reflect on what the day is really about.

With seven simple designs featuring everyday workers, like nurses, construction workers, and office staff, this set makes it easy to start conversations about work, fairness, and community.

Whether you’re using them at home or in the classroom, they’re an easy, low-prep activity for early September.

Labor Day coloring pages for kids featuring different job roles like chef, cleaner, office worker, medical worker, laborer, and more, with bold red, blue, and black title text and some characters partially colored.

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Labor Day Coloring Sheets

These free kids coloring pages print on seven full sheets, each featuring a different job or theme related to the holiday. They’re ideal for younger kids, with large, easy-to-color illustrations.

You can print them on regular paper, but we always prefer using cardstock—it holds up better for coloring and lasts longer if you want to hang them up or send them home.

Scroll to the bottom of the post to get the printable PDF. They’re free for personal or classroom use.

A collection of children's coloring pages featuring various jobs and Labor Day history, including roles like office worker, cleaner, chef, laborer, and handyman, with some characters partially colored.

A Quick Look at Labor Day History

Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September since it became a federal holiday in 1894.

It honors the American labor movement and the contributions workers have made to the country—especially during the push for fair wages and the eight-hour workday.

If you want to extend the learning, check out our Presidents Day coloring sheets for more historical tie-ins.

Coloring pages about Labor Day history, featuring workers holding a banner and President Grover Cleveland signing the Labor Day bill, with partial coloring and markers nearby.

Career Pages Included

Each page features a short sentence about the job being shown, making it an easy way to introduce vocabulary and spark conversation.

Chef – Cooks and prepares food in a kitchen, often creating meals people love to eat.

Cleaner – Helps keep spaces clean and tidy by dusting, wiping surfaces, and mopping floors.

Handyman / Handywoman – Fixes common household issues like leaky taps or broken hinges.

Coloring pages showing handyman and handywoman, chef, and cleaner job roles, with characters partly colored and job descriptions below each. Markers are placed beside the pages.

Medical Worker – Includes doctors, nurses, and other health professionals who care for people.

Laborer – Does physical work like building, digging, or carrying materials to help get the job done.

Office Worker – Handles tasks like phone calls, typing, and paperwork in an office setting.

Factory – A place where goods are made using machines, think toys, clothes, or packaged food.

Clocking In – The way workers record the start of their shift, usually with a time card or digital system.

Children’s coloring pages showing different jobs: factory worker clocking in, medical worker, laborer, and office workers, with partial coloring and job descriptions.

Labor Day Vocabulary for Kids

If you want to turn these coloring pages into a simple learning activity, here are a few kid-friendly Labor Day words to talk about while you color:

Workers – People who do jobs that keep everything running, from cooking meals to building homes or helping in hospitals.
Union – A group of workers who join together to speak up for fair pay and better working conditions.
Strike – When workers stop working to show they need change or improvements at work.
Protest – A way to show disagreement, often by marching or holding signs to make voices heard.
Rally – A big group of people gathering together to support a cause or celebrate.
Fair labor standards – Rules that make sure people are treated fairly at work, like getting paid enough or not working too many hours.
Benefits – Extra things jobs might offer, like time off, health insurance, or retirement plans.
Work-life balance – Making sure people have enough time for both work and life outside of work.
Occupational safety and health – Keeping workers safe with rules about hazards, equipment, and training.

More Labor Day Activities

If your kids enjoyed the coloring pages for Labor Day, these themed color by number printables are a great way to keep the fun going while reinforcing what they’ve learned.

Community helpers color by number – Celebrate everyday heroes like firefighters, mail carriers, and teachers.
Medical color by number – These printables spotlight doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers—perfect for talking about those who help keep us healthy.
Detectives color by number – Add a bit of mystery to your day with detective-themed pages that let kids color while imagining how different jobs solve problems.
These simple activities are a great follow-up to your Labor Day crafts and help kids think more about the people who make our communities work.

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Explore More September Activities

There’s plenty more to celebrate this month! Once you’ve finished your Labor Day coloring pages, check out these fun printable activities tied to other quirky and meaningful September holidays:

Grandparents Day worksheets – Celebrate the special people in your life with thoughtful pages for the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Talk Like a Pirate Day activities – Mark your calendar for September 19th and enjoy some silly, swashbuckling fun.
Activities for Roald Dahl Day – Dive into the world of Matilda, Charlie, and the BFG with themed printables on September 13th.
Johnny Appleseed coloring pages – Learn about this American folk hero with apple-themed coloring fun on September 26th.

Last Updated on 30 April 2025 by Clare Brown