How many days until Labor Day (US)?
About Labor Day (US)
Labor Day in the United States falls on the first Monday of September, honoring the contributions of American workers and the labor movement. It became a federal holiday in 1894.
Unlike most of the world, which marks Workers' Day on May 1, the U.S. chose September partly to distance the holiday from the Haymarket affair. The three-day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer — the last barbecues, the start of the school year, and (by old fashion rules) the last day to wear white.
When is Labor Day (US)?
Labor Day (US) 2027
Monday, September 6, 2027
Labor Day (US) 2028
Monday, September 4, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Labor Day in the US?
U.S. Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September, between September 1 and September 7.
Why is US Labor Day in September and not May 1?
When Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, President Cleveland chose the September date already used by the Knights of Labor, partly to avoid associating the holiday with the May 1886 Haymarket affair commemorated by International Workers' Day.
How many days until Labor Day (US)?
There are 329 days until Labor Day (US) (Monday, September 6, 2027).
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