Labor Day Countdown
The next Labor Day is on Monday, September 6, 2027 — 324 days from now. The countdown below ticks down to it live, second by second.
Time's up!
Quick facts
- Observed
- First Monday of September, every year
- US federal holiday
- Yes
- Honors
- Workers and the labor movement
About Labor Day
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September each year. It honors the contributions of workers and the labor movement to the country’s prosperity.
The holiday grew out of the late-19th-century labor movement. Parades and festivals organized by unions remain part of the tradition in many cities, though for most Americans it is simply a welcome three-day weekend.
Culturally, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer in the US: schools resume, summer travel winds down, and the familiar saying goes that it is the last day to wear white. Retailers also treat the weekend as one of the year’s biggest sale events.
The date follows a rule — the first Monday in September — so it shifts each year. The table below lists upcoming dates, and the countdown above shows exactly how long until the next one.
Upcoming dates
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | September 6 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 4 | Monday |
| 2029 | September 3 | Monday |
Labor Day questions
When is Labor Day?
Labor Day is the first Monday of September every year. Upcoming dates are listed in the table on this page.
How many days until Labor Day?
The live countdown above shows the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the next Labor Day.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Federal offices close and most workers get the day off, creating a three-day weekend.
What does Labor Day celebrate?
The contributions of American workers and the labor movement. It originated in the late 19th century.
Is Labor Day the end of summer?
Unofficially, yes — in the US it marks the end of the summer season, with schools resuming around it.