How Many Days Until Labor Day?
Until Labor Day 2027
Monday, September 6, 2027
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September.
Labor Day is one of the most consistent 3-day weekends in the US calendar because it always falls on a Monday. The weekend traditionally marks the end of summer for travel, beach trips, and retail seasons, even though astronomical summer does not end until the September equinox.
| Days away | 352 |
| Weeks away | 50 weeks 2 days |
| Months away | 11 months |
| Business days away | 243 |
| Last Labor Day | 11 days ago |
How Many Weeks and Months Until Labor Day 2027?
Labor Day 2027 lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. That is 50 weeks and 2 days away, or roughly 11 months. Here is the same countdown in every unit people ask for.
Weeks are counted as full 7 day blocks. Months are counted by calendar month, so a month can be 28 to 31 days long.
When Is Labor Day? Dates for 2026 to 2031
Here is the exact date and day of the week for Labor Day in each of the next 6 years.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 4, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | September 3, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | September 2, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | September 1, 2031 | Monday |
Labor Day 2026 Key Facts
- Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Rule: First Monday of September
- Days from June 19, 2026: 80 days
- Federal holiday: Yes, since 1894
- Unofficial end of summer
- Honored: American workers and the labor movement
- First parade: September 5, 1882, in New York City
Labor Day History
Labor Day originated in the labor union movement of the late 19th century. The first US Labor Day parade was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. Approximately 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square.
The original purpose was to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers and to advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and the 8-hour workday.
Labor Day became a federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed legislation establishing the first Monday of September as a federal holiday honoring workers. The legislation passed Congress just six days after federal troops broke the Pullman Strike, in which 30 workers had been killed.
Labor Day vs. May Day (International Workers' Day)
The United States observes Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Most of the rest of the world observes International Workers' Day on May 1.
May 1 was chosen by the Second International (a federation of socialist parties) in 1889 to commemorate the Haymarket affair in Chicago on May 4, 1886, in which a labor protest turned violent. President Grover Cleveland's administration chose the September date in part to avoid associating Labor Day with the Haymarket affair, which had Anarchist and Socialist political overtones.
May 1 is celebrated as a workers' holiday in over 80 countries including most of Europe, much of Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The United States, Canada, and Australia (among a few others) use September dates.
Labor Day Travel and Spending
Labor Day weekend is one of the top US travel periods. AAA projections (2024 reference):
- Labor Day 2024 weekend travelers: Approximately 35 million Americans (50+ miles)
- Drivers: Over 25 million
- Air travel: Approximately 4.6 million
- Heaviest travel days: Friday (outbound) and Monday (return)
- Gas prices: Typically peak the week before Labor Day, then decline through fall
Labor Day weekend retail patterns:
- Mattress sales: Major sale weekend (Memorial Day and Labor Day are the two biggest mattress weekends)
- Back-to-school clearance: Final clearance on summer apparel, swim, and back-to-school supplies
- Patio furniture and grilling: End-of-season clearance prices
- Car sales: Top 5 weekend for new car sales (model year clearance)
The No White After Labor Day Rule
The no white clothing after Labor Day rule emerged in the late 19th century as a class-based fashion etiquette. Wealthy Americans wore white during summer at vacation resorts and switched to darker colors for fall city living. The rule became a way to signal social status.
The rule is now widely ignored. Modern fashion accepts white year-round as a style choice. Designer Coco Chanel famously wore white year-round starting in the 1920s. Some traditional etiquette guides still cite the rule, but it has no practical force.
Labor Day Sports and TV
Labor Day weekend traditionally features:
- MLB: Major League Baseball is in late-season pennant race mode
- NFL Kickoff: The NFL regular season typically starts the Thursday after Labor Day. NFL Kickoff Game 2026 is Thursday, September 10, 2026
- College football: Week 1 of the college football season often includes the Saturday before Labor Day
- US Open Tennis: Quarterfinals and semifinals fall during Labor Day weekend
- MLS soccer, WNBA: Late-season games
The Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon was a Labor Day tradition from 1966 to 2014, raising over $2.6 billion for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September in the United States.
As of June 19, 2026, there are 80 days until Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
The United States observes Labor Day in September rather than May 1 (International Workers' Day) primarily for political reasons. President Grover Cleveland's administration chose September in 1894 partly to avoid associating Labor Day with the Haymarket affair of 1886, which had Anarchist political associations. May 1 is observed as a workers' holiday in over 80 countries.
Yes. Labor Day is one of the 11 official US federal holidays. It became a federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed the legislation. Federal offices, banks, and most businesses close on Labor Day.
The first US Labor Day parade was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. Approximately 10,000 workers marched. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.
Yes. The no white after Labor Day rule was a 19th-century class-based fashion etiquette and is no longer observed in modern fashion. Designer Coco Chanel famously wore white year-round starting in the 1920s. The rule has no practical force today.
The 2026 NFL season Kickoff Game is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, three days after Labor Day. NFL Kickoff traditionally falls on the Thursday after Labor Day each year.
There are 50 weeks and 2 days until Labor Day 2027 on Monday, September 6, 2027. That is 50.3 weeks counted as full 7 day blocks, and the number on this page updates every day.
Labor Day 2027 is about 11 months away. Months are counted by calendar month, so each one can be 28 to 31 days long, which is why 352 days does not divide evenly into months.
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year, honoring American workers.
Labor Day 2027 is on Monday, September 6, 2027. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year, honoring American workers.
Labor Day 2028 is on Monday, September 4, 2028. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year, honoring American workers.
Labor Day 2029 is on Monday, September 3, 2029. Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year, honoring American workers.