Labor Day 2026
📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
📝 About Labor Day 2026
Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, is a federal holiday honoring the American labor movement and the social and economic achievements of workers. The holiday traces its origins to the labor union movements of the late 19th century, with the first Labor Day celebration held in New York City on September 5, 1882, organized by the Central Labor Union. Congress made it a national holiday in 1894, partly as a conciliatory gesture toward organized labor following the turbulent Pullman Strike. Modern observances include parades, community barbecues, and public speeches, while the day is widely regarded as the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day weekend consistently ranks among the busiest travel periods in the United States, with over 40 million Americans hitting the road each year.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Monday
- Days Remaining
- 82
- Category
- US Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 82 days until Labor Day 2026 on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, is a federal holiday honoring the American labor movement and the social and economic achievements of workers. The holiday traces its origins to the labor union movements of the late 19th century, with the first Labor Day celebration held in New York City on September 5, 1882, organized by the Central Labor Union. Congress made it a national holiday in 1894, partly as a conciliatory gesture toward organized labor following the turbulent Pullman Strike. Modern observances include parades, community barbecues, and public speeches, while the day is widely regarded as the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day weekend consistently ranks among the busiest travel periods in the United States, with over 40 million Americans hitting the road each year.
Labor Day 2026 falls on a Monday.