15 Easy and Cheap Labor Day Decorations
With Labor Day just around the corner, it is time to whip out your red, white, and blue!
Labor Day in the U.S. is a day where we honor working people and the creation of the labor movement. Falling on the first Monday of September, we honor the social and economic achievements of American workers.
If you are a fan of decorating for any and all holidays, here are some easy and cheap Labor Day decorations to try out in your home this September.
1. These Patriotic Balloon Lanterns
These patriotic balloon lanterns are quite affordable and easy to hang up! A pack of 12 is around $8 on Amazon. Also, they come with metal hangers. If you are relaxing outdoors on Labor Day, they are the perfect decor to hang from your porch or patio — or even from a clothesline.
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2. This Americana ‘Welcome’ Sign for Labor Day
If you are trying to welcome guests and neighbors to your home on Labor Day, this sign is probably perfect for you. It has a vintage feel, with darker, earthier shades of red and blue. It would look great on a post or hanging from your front door. Also, this Americana ‘Welcome’ sign is on sale, so get it now!
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3. This ‘Happy Labor Day’ Sign
Keep your Labor Day decor incredibly simple, easy, and affordable with this printable ‘Happy Labor Day’ sign from Etsy. It is available in two sizes: 8.5′ x 11′ and 5′ x 7′. You can slip the sign into a picture frame or just hang it as is. Place it in the main room of your home for everyone to admire.
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4. This Cozy ‘Happy Labor Day’ T-Shirt Throw Pillow
A pillow is a perfect decoration for the laziest of decorators. All you have to do is order it online, grab it from your porch, unbox it, and place it on a chair or couch — and you are good to go for Labor Day. It is so simple that it is almost worth the extra bit of money you will be spending.
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5. This Super Long Patriotic Star Streamers Garland
Streamers are a wonderfully festive decoration for any holiday. For Labor Day, get some red, white & blue sparkly star streamers! You can buy a six-pack for only seven dollars on Amazon. Get creative with where you hang them!
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6. These Homemade Labor Day Firecracker Decorations
These adorable old-fashioned firecrackers are completely hand made. Place them in the center of your table or anywhere else in your home for some Labor Day pizzazz. They are selling out quickly so order them ASAP!
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7. This ‘Happy Labor Day’ Garden Flag Banner
This garden flag banner is a great accessory for your lawn or garden. It is made out of weatherproof and fade-resistant fabric. It does not come with a flagpole, so you’ll have to purchase your own; however, you can also just hang the banner from your home as is!
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8. This Other Labor Day Throw Pillow Cover
Another totally cute Labor Day throw pillow! This only includes a cover, so make sure you have a 16′ x 16′ pillow to slip it over. Also, it is made out of linen and cotton!
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9. These Stars and Stripes Bunting Flags
These stars and stripes bunting flags are perfect to hang anywhere inside or outside your home. They are about three feet in length and one and a half feet in height. Each bunting flag includes three brass grommets to make hanging it up quick and easy. One order comes with two flags.
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10. These Red, White & Blue Star String Lights
These LED string lights will help create a lovely atmosphere for your Labor Day festivities. They are battery-operated, about 10 feet in length, and can be set to a two-hour timer (in case you forget to turn them off.) Wherever you decide to hang them up, make sure they are visible to all who come.
They will add a lovely twinkle to your backyard or your living room!
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11. This Embroidered American Flag Table Runner
This American flag table runner is perfect for a Labor Day dinner party — it would also be a great addition to your living room table or porch table.
This table runner is made from 35% cotton and 65% polyester. It is also a thicker and relatively heavy blend of materials so it won’t easily fall or be blown off your table.
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12. These Patriotic Pinwheels
If you have a front yard or even just a flower box, these pinwheels are the perfect decoration for the front of your home! Get as many as your heart desires.
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13. These Small Cloth American Flags
The miniature American flags are adorable and easy to hang or place anywhere inside or outside your home. Also, they only cost $1.50 apiece.
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14. This Red, White & Blue Stars String
These cute red, white, and blue stars are only $4! One package includes six seven-foot-long strings of stars.
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15. And Finally, this ‘Work is a Privilege, Rest is a Gift’ Wall Art
Just like the ‘Happy Labor Day’ sign, you can easily print out this ‘Work is a Privilege, Rest is a Gift’ picture and hang it on your wall.
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Also, do you want to know a secret about Labor Day decor? You can just recycle your Fourth of July decorations. No one will know the difference.
