When Is Labor Day
US Labor Day is the first Monday in September. Find when it falls this year.
Next occurrence of Labor Day
Monday, 7 September 2026
Labor Day in 2026: Monday, 7 September 2026
What is Labor Day?
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada. It is a federal holiday dedicated to honouring the contributions and achievements of workers. Labor Day marks the end of summer and the start of the school year. Many people use the long weekend for travel, picnics, and final summer activities before autumn begins.
Traditions
- •Taking a day off work to rest and relax
- •Spending time with family and friends
- •Picnics and barbecues
- •Outdoor activities and beach visits
- •Fireworks displays in some regions
- •Attending Labor Day parades and celebrations
- •Shopping sales (Labor Day weekend sales)
- •Travel and holiday activities
Fun Facts
- ✨Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September in the US
- ✨The holiday honours the social and economic achievements of workers
- ✨Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer in the US
- ✨Many schools begin the academic year after Labor Day
- ✨Labor Day has been a federal holiday since 1894
When is Labor Day each year?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 September 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | 6 September 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | 4 September 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | 3 September 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 2 September 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | 1 September 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | 6 September 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | 5 September 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | 4 September 2034 | Monday |
| 2035 | 3 September 2035 | Monday |
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When is Labor Day?
First Monday in September (US). Federal holiday honouring American workers. 2025: 1 September. 2026: 7 September. 2027: 6 September. Established as a federal holiday in 1894 after the Pullman strike. Traditionally marks the unofficial end of US summer - school resumes the week after, beaches close down, and white shoes/clothes go away (per the old fashion rule).
Different from May Day / International Workers' Day (1 May) used in most of the rest of the world. The September date was deliberately chosen by US labour movement leaders to distance from the Communist-associated May Day. Common observances: parades, BBQs, family gatherings, retail sales (smaller than Memorial Day but still significant). UK has no Labor Day - Bank Holiday Monday is the closest equivalent.
Labor Day Future Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 September |
| 2025 | 1 September |
| 2026 | 7 September |
| 2027 | 6 September |
| 2028 | 4 September |
| 2029 | 3 September |
| 2030 | 2 September |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is US Labor Day in September not May?
Political distancing from May Day's socialist/communist associations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. American labour leaders (Samuel Gompers, AFL) chose September to celebrate American workers without linking to international socialism. The September date stuck.
Is Labor Day a UK holiday?
No - the UK has Bank Holidays. The closest equivalents: May Day Bank Holiday (first Monday in May) and Late May Bank Holiday (last Monday in May). Both are workers' rights holidays in spirit but use different dates and traditions.
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