Labor Day 2026
2026
Labor Day 2026
Monday, September 7, 2026
Other movable holidays
Labor Day 2026 — 2035
2026Monday, September 7, 2026
2027Monday, September 6, 2027
2028Monday, September 4, 2028
2029Monday, September 3, 2029
2030Monday, September 2, 2030
2031Monday, September 1, 2031
2032Monday, September 6, 2032
2033Monday, September 5, 2033
2034Monday, September 4, 2034
2035Monday, September 3, 2035
What is Labor Day?
Labor Day 2026 is a US federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
How is Labor Day celebrated?
Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of summer. Many Americans enjoy the long weekend with barbecues, picnics, and outdoor activities. Parades are held in many cities to honor workers. It is also a major retail shopping weekend and traditionally the last day of the year to wear white in fashion etiquette, though this custom has largely faded.