You’ll find Labor Day coloring pages that show busy workers, American flags, parades, tools, and other patriotic scenes. Whether you’re a parent looking for something fun over the long weekend, or a teacher planning a classroom activity before the holiday, these coloring sheets offer a great way to blend learning and creativity. All the coloring pages are free, printable, and easy to use!
How to Use the Printable Labor Day Coloring Sheets
To get started, just click on any of the images or links below. A PDF coloring page will open in a new tab. From there, you can choose to print it out right away or download the free printable PDF to save for later. All of the Labor Day coloring sheets are made to fit standard US letter-size paper (8.5″ x 11″), but they also work just fine on A4 paper. You can print them as many times as you want, so don’t worry about making a mistake — just print another one!
Fun Things To Do With Your Labor Day Coloring Pages
Coloring is just the beginning! After your kids or students finish their Labor Day coloring pages, try some of these fun craft ideas to turn their artwork into decorations, gifts, or even learning tools.
1. Make a “Wall of Workers” Bulletin Board
Have kids color different Labor Day printable coloring sheets showing different jobs — firefighter, doctor, teacher, police officer, and more. Once they’re done, help them cut out the colored workers and glue them onto a large piece of poster board or pin them to a corkboard. Add a title at the top like “Thank You Workers!” or “Jobs That Help Our Community.” This makes a great classroom or hallway display for the week of Labor Day.
2. Create a Patriotic Garland
Print out several Labor Day coloring sheets that include American flags, stars, or eagles. After coloring, cut them into shapes like circles, stars, or flags. Punch holes at the top of each one, and string them together with red, white, and blue ribbon or yarn. Hang your garland across a mantel, classroom wall, or even on a porch for a festive look over the Labor Day weekend.
3. Design Your Own Thank-You Cards
Choose a few of the smaller coloring pages that feature people in important jobs like nurses or mail carriers. Fold a piece of construction paper in half to make a card. Glue the colored sheet to the front and write a message inside, thanking that worker for their service. Hand them out to local workers or drop them off at a fire station, post office, or hospital.
4. Make a Job-Themed Matching Game
Print and color two copies of the same set of Labor Day coloring pages, especially those that show different careers. Cut out the individual characters or tools. Then, mix them up and turn them into a memory-matching game. Kids can flip over two cards at a time to find the matching job. It’s a fun and educational activity for centers or free time.
5. Turn Coloring Sheets into Puzzles
After coloring a page, glue it onto cardboard or cardstock. Once it’s dry, use scissors to cut it into simple puzzle pieces. Younger kids can do larger pieces, while older kids can handle more detailed cuts. Mix up the pieces and let them try to put their own puzzles back together or swap with a friend.
6. Build a “Community Helpers” Book
Let each child pick a different job-related coloring page. After coloring, they write a sentence on the back or underneath that says what the worker does. Staple all the pages together to make a mini-book titled “Community Helpers.” This is a great activity for kids to take home and show their families or keep in the classroom library.
7. Craft a Labor Day Hat
Choose a coloring page with a patriotic design, like stars and stripes or the U.S. flag. After coloring, cut it into strips and staple them together to make a headband. Add a paper star or mini flag on top with tape or glue. Kids can wear their Labor Day hats during a classroom parade or celebration.
8. Decorate a Classroom Door
Have students each color a different page and then work together to decorate the classroom door. Use paper tools, flags, and stars to go along with their pictures. Add a big sign that says, “We Celebrate Labor Day!” or “Thank You to All Workers!” It’s a fun way to make the whole class feel like they’re part of the celebration.
9. Create a Storyboard
Choose coloring pages that show different jobs, and let each child tell a short story about a day in that worker’s life. They can write a few sentences below or on a separate paper. Once all the stories are done, hang them side by side to make a big storyboard showing how everyone helps the community in different ways.
10. Make Labor Day Bookmarks
Shrink down some of the coloring sheets or print them at 50% size. After coloring, cut them into bookmark shapes. You can laminate them with clear tape to make them last longer. These are perfect for marking pages in a book or giving out as a small holiday gift.
11. Create a “Tools of the Trade” Poster
Use coloring pages that show different tools used by workers — like hammers, stethoscopes, or brooms. Cut them out after coloring and glue them on a poster board grouped by job type. Label each group like “Tools for Builders” or “Tools for Nurses.” This is a great way to teach younger kids about what tools go with which careers. These crafts turn simple Labor Day coloring sheets into exciting and educational activities. Whether you’re decorating your classroom, giving back to community workers, or just enjoying the holiday with your family, these printable PDF coloring pages can make it even more special.
