Labor Day 2026
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About Labor Day 2026
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 5.
Labor Day is a federal holiday on the first Monday in September honoring American workers. Federal and state offices, post offices, banks, the stock market and most schools close nationwide, while stores and restaurants stay open.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Labor Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Labor Day 2026
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| Sep 12 | Sat | Rosh Hashanah | Religious observance |
| Sep 13 | Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| Sep 17 | Thu | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Mon | Yom Kippur | Religious observance |
| Sep 25 | Fri | Native American Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in September
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103) and a legal holiday in all 50 states and DC
- First celebrated
- September 5, 1882, New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union
- First state law
- Oregon, February 21, 1887
- Federal holiday since
- Act signed by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894
Frequently asked questions
What day is Labor Day in 2026?
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Is Labor Day a day off in 2026?
Labor Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day 2026 was 54 days ago, on September 7, 2026.