the United States

🛠️ Labor Day

Use this page to check Labor Day dates by year, confirm the exact Monday for a given year, and open year-specific pages that match date searches.

Quick answer

Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.

Holiday status

Not a federal public holiday

Labor Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.

How the date works

Labor Day in the United States is observed on the first Monday of September.

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.

Questions people ask

When is Labor Day?

Labor Day in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027.

Why does the date for Labor Day change every year?

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.

Is Labor Day a public holiday?

Labor Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.

How can I check Labor Day for a specific year?

Open a year page such as Labor Day 2026 or Labor Day 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.