How many days until Labor Day?
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027.
US Labor Day is the first Monday of September, a federal holiday since 1894.
Labor Day honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers, and for most people it means a three-day weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer. Pools close, school years begin and the last barbecues of the season are held. The countdown is handy for planning a final summer trip or catching the many end-of-season sales that cluster around the holiday weekend.
Labor Day in the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7 | Monday |
| 2027 | September 6 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 4 | Monday |
| 2029 | September 3 | Monday |
| 2030 | September 2 | Monday |
Facts about Labor Day
- Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday, in 1887.
- Because it is the first Monday of September, it always falls between September 1 and 7.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is Labor Day in September?
- Early labor unions held parades in early September, and the date stuck when Congress made it a federal holiday in 1894.
- Is Labor Day the same as May Day?
- No. Many countries mark International Workers' Day on May 1, but the US and Canada celebrate in September.
- Is it true you should not wear white after Labor Day?
- It was an old fashion rule among the wealthy; today it is widely ignored.
More countdowns
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's Day
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- Fourth of July
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