About Labor Day (US)
Labor Day in the United States falls on the first Monday of September — Labor Day 2026 lands on September 7 — honoring the American labor movement and workers. The countdown above tracks the next one.
Culturally it is summer's closing ceremony: the last long weekend of cookouts and beach trips before school and football season take over. Born from the labor movement of the 1880s, it became a federal holiday in 1894 — note that most of the world instead marks workers' day on May 1.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Monday, September 7, 2026next |
| 2027 | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, September 3, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, September 2, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Labor Day 2026?
Monday, September 7, 2026 — always the first Monday of September.
Why is US Labor Day in September?
It predates International Workers' Day as an official holiday; Congress fixed the September date in 1894, partly to distance it from May 1.
What is open on Labor Day?
Most retail stores run big sales; banks, government offices and markets are closed.