Labor Day
Labor Day 2027 falls on Monday, September 6. In 2028, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 4.
The dates of Labor Day, this year and in the years ahead.
When is Labor Day?
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| 2026 | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, September 4, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, September 3, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, September 2, 2030 |
| 2031 | Monday, September 1, 2031 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources
What is Labor Day?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, honors American workers and the labor movement. It grew out of the late nineteenth century, when unions organized parades and demonstrations for better working conditions, including the eight-hour day. Several states adopted the holiday before Congress made it a federal holiday.
Unlike in many other countries, where Labor Day or May Day is celebrated on May 1, the United States marks it in September.
In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6.
The unofficial end of summer
Labor Day weekend is seen as the unofficial end of summer. It's a popular weekend for a last trip to the beach, a barbecue or a camping trip, and one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Many public pools close for the season afterwards.
In many parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, schools start the week after Labor Day; elsewhere the school year has already begun in August. The college football season kicks off around this weekend.
Is Labor Day a day off?
Labor Day is a federal holiday, and federal offices, banks and schools are closed. Most private employers also give the day off, although retail and hospitality are often open, with many stores holding Labor Day sales. As it always falls on a Monday, there's never an observed date.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labor Day 2027?
In 2027, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 6.
Is Labor Day a day off?
Labor Day is a federal holiday: federal offices are closed and federal employees have the day off. Whether state offices, schools and private businesses close depends on the state and the employer; private employers are not required to give the day off.
Why is Labor Day in September and not on May 1?
The September date was already established by unions and several states before it became a federal holiday, and it was kept apart from the May 1 International Workers' Day.
Do schools start after Labor Day?
Many do, especially in the Northeast, but in much of the South and Midwest the school year starts in August. It depends on the school district.