⚒️ Countdown to Labor Day 2026
Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026
When Is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers.
🏛️ Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States.
Labor Day Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Monday |
| 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | Sep 6, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Sep 4, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Sep 3, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Sep 2, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | Sep 1, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | Sep 6, 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | Sep 5, 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | Sep 4, 2034 | Monday |
| 2035 | Sep 3, 2035 | Monday |
| 2036 | Sep 1, 2036 | Monday |
About Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer, often celebrated with barbecues, parades, and end-of-summer sales.
History & Origins of Labor Day
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland during a period of significant labor unrest, including the Pullman Strike. The holiday's origins are debated — some credit Peter McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, while others credit Matthew Maguire, a machinist from Paterson, New Jersey. The first Labor Day celebration was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City, when 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square. By 1894, 23 states had already adopted the holiday before it became a national observance. Today, it is celebrated on the first Monday of September.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Labor Day
- Enjoying a three-day weekend as the unofficial end of summer
- Hosting or attending barbecues and cookouts with family and friends
- Attending Labor Day parades honoring workers and unions
- Going on a final summer trip or vacation
- Back-to-school shopping for the upcoming school year
- Watching the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (a tradition from 1966–2014)
- Following the fashion "rule" of not wearing white after Labor Day
- Attending end-of-summer festivals, fairs, and outdoor concerts
Fun Facts About Labor Day
The "no white after Labor Day" fashion rule originated in the early 1900s as a way for the upper class to distinguish themselves.
Labor Day weekend marks the end of the "100 deadliest days" of summer driving for teens.
About 34 million Americans travel over Labor Day weekend.
The first Labor Day parade had about 10,000 participants marching through the streets of New York City.
Canada also celebrates Labour Day on the first Monday of September.
Labor Day is one of the largest retail sales events of the year, often rivaling Black Friday.