How Many Days Until Labor Day? Countdown
There are 7 days until Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is the first Monday in September, a US federal holiday. The next one is Monday, September 7, 2026. The timer is midnight that morning in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, September 7 |
| 2027 | Monday, September 6 |
| 2028 | Monday, September 4 |
Add Labor Day to your calendar
| Year | Labor Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon Sep 7 | Sat–Mon |
Countdown to Labor Day
Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894 after the Pullman Strike. It marks the unofficial end of summer: pools close, white shoes go away, and college football is already on TV.
It is a paid day off for federal workers. Many schools treat the Tuesday after as the real start of the fall term. The Friday–Monday stretch is Labor Day weekend.
How many days until Labor Day
Countdown to Labor Day uses the first Monday, not September 1. If you wanted the month, use the September 1 page. The clock is midnight that Monday in the timezone you pick, which is what a remaining-days search is asking for.
Why this countdown exists
Labor Day is on this site because it is a US federal Monday holiday and the last long weekend of summer. Families count remaining days for travel, beach towns, and a final cookout. Many schools treat the Tuesday after as the real fall start, which is why the search volume is not only about a paid day off. The timer follows the first Monday in September, not September 1.
Quick answers
When is Labor Day 2026?
Monday, September 7, 2026.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Federal offices and most banks close.
Is it always September 1?
No. It is the first Monday in September.