Labor Day 2026
Monday, September 7, 2026
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, the 250th day of the year and part of ISO week 37. Since it falls on a Monday, most federal workers and many others get a three day weekend.
Labor Day 2026 on the Calendar
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Quick Facts
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Weekday
- Monday
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Rule
- The first Monday in September
Holidays Before and After
- Independence Day 2026: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Columbus Day 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026
Labor Day in Other Years
More About Labor Day
Labor Day honors American workers and the labor movement that helped win the eight hour workday and the weekend. It is held on the first Monday in September and became a federal holiday in 1894.