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30 Labor Day Sayings & Quotes

Kate Degen Posted By Kate Degen —

Kate wants her work to impact the little but important moments in people’s lives—like birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. She loves coming up with witty copy that might inspire someone to create an awesome t-shirt!


Labor Day sayings

As the dog days of summer come to an end, get ready for your Labor Day event or celebration with custom gear for your whole group. One last trip with friends to the beach? Or planning a big family BBQ? Create one of a kind t-shirts, hats, and more. Need some help coming up with that perfect saying for your gear? Check out our Labor Day sayings & quotes below. If you see something that sounds like a good time, personalize t-shirts for your whole crew.

30 Labor Day Sayings & Quotes

  1. So long sweet summer.
  2. Work hard play hard.
  3. I worked hard for this day off.
  4. We’ll always have summer.
  5. Takin’ it easy.
  6. PTO life is the best life.
  7. I didn’t reach my summer goals but at least I had fun.
  8. Best Monday ever.
  9. “There is no substitute for hard work.” –Thomas Edison
  10. Enjoying the fruits of my labor.
  11. “Without labor nothing prospers.” –Sophocles
  12. I’ve waited all summer for this.
  13. This is our “kids are going back to school” party.
  14. Labor of love.
  15. Loving long weekend life.
  16. Hot dogs & burgers & brews & friends.
  17. Kick back and relax.
  18. Life’s a beach.
  19. Keeping it working class(y).
  20. Out of the office.
  21. Counting down to pumpkin spice lattes.
  22. September is my spirit animal.
  23. The tan lines will fade but the memories are forever.
  24. “Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad that I’m not a fool.” -Billy Madison
  25. Fun & sun & work for no one.
  26. Beach hair don’t care.
  27. Thanks for your email. I’m currently out of the office and can be reached…after Labor Day.
  28. Labor Day state of mind.
  29. Complaining about being hot → complaining about being cold
  30. Summer days driftin’ away.

How to Design Labor Day Shirts

Labor Day groups usually want a tee for the cookout, a hat for the beach, and a water bottle for the long weekend. The 3 picks below cover all three.

Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt

Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt

  • Made-in-the-USA cotton tee for the cookout
  • Saying on the front
'47 Brand Trawler Trucker Hat

’47 Brand Trawler Trucker Hat

  • Mesh-back hat for the beach
  • Add the group name
Nalgene 32 oz. Sustain Tritan Narrow Mouth Water Bottle

Nalgene 32 oz. Sustain Tritan Narrow Mouth Water Bottle

  • Large 32 oz. bottle for the long weekend
  • Add the year

Collect sizes with Custom Ink’s Group Order Form. Everyone picks a size from a shared link, and the organizer pays once.

Design Your Own Labor Day Shirts

Labor Day Sayings FAQ

When should we order Labor Day shirts?

Order a few weeks before the holiday. That leaves time to approve the design, collect sizes, and have the shirts arrive in time.

Can we add the family name and year?

Yes. Many groups put a saying on the front and the family name and year on the back.

Can I get help with the design?

Yes. Start in the Design Lab, and Custom Ink’s Inkers can help with fonts, colors, and placement.

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Kate wants her work to impact the little but important moments in people’s lives—like birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. She loves coming up with witty copy that might inspire someone to create an awesome t-shirt!

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