Labor Day dates for the next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Federal holiday observed | Days from September 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | Same day | 342 |
| 2028 | September 4, 2028 | Monday | Same day | 706 |
| 2029 | September 3, 2029 | Monday | Same day | 1,070 |
| 2030 | September 2, 2030 | Monday | Same day | 1,434 |
| 2031 | September 1, 2031 | Monday | Same day | 1,798 |
Labor Day is on the first Monday in September. Every date on this page is calculated from that rule, not copied from a list, and the countdown above updates automatically for your time zone.
About Labor Day
Labor Day is the first Monday in September. It is always on a Monday, so its calendar date changes every year: it can be as early as September 1 and as late as September 7. In 2027 it is on September 6; in 2028 it is on September 4.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September a legal holiday. It is one of the 11 legal public holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103, and because it is always a Monday it never shifts to an observed date.
How the countdown is counted
The number of days is the difference between today’s date and Labor Day, so on the day before it the countdown reads 1 day, and on the day itself it reads 0. Weeks are whole 7-day blocks with the leftover days shown separately. Business days count Monday through Friday from today up to the day before Labor Day, skipping any federal holiday on its observed date — the same rules the date calculator uses. To count to a different date, or to include the holiday itself, change the end date in the calculator above.
Days until other holidays
- Days until Halloween: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Days until Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Days until Christmas: Friday, December 25, 2026
- Days until New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1, 2027
- Days until Valentine’s Day: Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Days until St. Patrick’s Day: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Days until Easter: Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Days until Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Days until Memorial Day: Monday, May 31, 2027
- Days until Father’s Day: Sunday, June 20, 2027
- Days until Independence Day: Sunday, July 4, 2027
- All holiday countdowns
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Labor Day 2027?
As of September 29, 2026, there are 342 days until Labor Day 2027 on Monday, September 6, 2027 — 48 weeks and 6 days. Counting only Monday through Friday and skipping observed federal holidays, 234 business days remain (today counted, Labor Day itself not). The countdown at the top of this page updates for your own date.
What day of the week is Labor Day 2027?
Labor Day 2027 falls on a Monday (September 6, 2027). In 2028 it is on Monday, September 4, 2028, and in 2029 on Monday, September 3, 2029, because Labor Day is on the first Monday in September.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Labor Day is one of the 11 legal public holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103 and falls on the first Monday in September. In 2027 it falls on a Monday, so it is observed on the day itself. Private employers are not required by federal law to give the day off or pay extra for it.
When was the first Labor Day?
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.
How many days are there from Labor Day to Thanksgiving 2027?
Labor Day 2027 (September 6) is 80 days before Thanksgiving (November 25). Both follow weekday rules — first Monday in September and fourth Thursday in November — so the gap changes a little from year to year.