When Is Labor Day 2026? It Falls On September 7 This Year

Labor Day in the United States falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. The standard Labor Day weekend runs from Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, giving many workers and families a three-day weekend.

Labor Day 2026 at a Glance

When Is Labor Day 2026?

Labor Day is observed in the United States on the first Monday of September every year. In 2026, that first Monday is September 7.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists Monday, September 7 as Labor Day on its official 2026 federal holiday schedule.

The U.S. Department of Labor describes Labor Day as an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers and also confirms that it is observed on the first Monday in September.

Why Is Labor Day on September 7 in 2026?

Labor Day does not have a fixed date such as July 4 or December 25. Its calendar date changes because it must fall on the first Monday of September.

In 2026, September 1 falls on a Tuesday. The first Monday therefore does not arrive until September 7.

That is also significant because September 7 is the latest possible calendar date for Labor Day. The holiday can fall anywhere from September 1 through September 7 depending on how the calendar lines up.

The difference is particularly noticeable compared with 2025. Labor Day fell on Monday, September 1, 2025, while it falls six calendar days later in 2026. The Office of Personnel Management confirms both dates in its federal holiday schedules.

When Is Labor Day Weekend 2026?

For people who normally have Saturdays and Sundays off and also receive Labor Day as a holiday, the standard 2026 Labor Day weekend is:

• Saturday, September 5
• Sunday, September 6
• Monday, September 7

That creates the familiar three-day Labor Day weekend.

However, being a federal holiday does not automatically mean every private-sector employee receives the day off or receives paid holiday leave. The U.S. Department of Labor says the Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to provide holiday time off or payment for time not worked on federal holidays. Those benefits are generally determined by employment arrangements and applicable laws.

Is Labor Day 2026 a Federal Holiday?

Yes. Labor Day is a U.S. federal holiday.

Federal law establishes Labor Day on the first Monday in September, and the official 2026 federal holiday calendar lists it on Monday, September 7.

Labor Day became a national legal holiday in 1894, but its basic purpose remains recognizing the contributions of American workers.

When Is Labor Day in the Next Few Years?

The exact date changes each year, but the rule does not: Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September in the United States.

For 2026, the date to remember is Monday, September 7, with the standard long weekend beginning on Saturday, September 5.