Countdown
Days until Labor Day
Labor Day is the first Monday in September. Countdown to the next holiday — often treated as the unofficial end of summer in the US.
Time remaining
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Anchor date: Monday, September 7, 1970 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Labor Day is in 0 years, 1 months, and 5 days (36 total days) — next date Monday, September 7, 2026.
Quick facts
- Rule
- First Monday in September
- Federal holiday
- Yes
- Theme
- Honors American workers
- Summer bookend
- Pairs with Memorial Day weekend
- School calendars
- Many districts start around this week
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-09-01
· recurrence: labor-day · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 1882 Early Labor Day parade tradition grows in New York City.
- 1894 Labor Day becomes a federal holiday.
- Each Sep First Monday in September — cookouts, travel, back-to-school week.
- Fall arc Halloween and Veterans Day follow later in the season.
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FAQ
Is Labor Day always September 1?
No — it is the first Monday in September, so the date shifts each year.
How is it different from May Day?
US Labor Day is September’s first Monday. International Workers’ Day is May 1 in many countries.
Travel tips?
It is a peak travel weekend. Use ZIP/city pages and time-zone tools to plan multi-state trips.
What holiday comes next?
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day timing varies by locality; Halloween (Oct 31) is a fixed next popular date on US5 countdowns.