Labor Day 2026 and 2027
Labor Day 2027 is on Monday, September 6, 2027.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | Saturday to Monday |
Rule: First Monday of September. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Labor Day
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894. It falls on the first Monday of September, which is why some districts, especially in the Northeast, start school after Labor Day while many others are already in session.
Are schools closed on Labor Day 2026?
All calendarsOn September 7, 2026, 27 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 1 is not in session. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Sep 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Labor Day |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Closed Labor Day |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed Labor Day |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Labor Day |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Labor Day |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Labor Day |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Labor Day |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Labor Day |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Labor Day |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Labor Day |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Labor Day |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Labor Day |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Labor Day |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Labor Day |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Labor Day |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Labor Day |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Labor Day |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Closed Labor Day |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Labor Day |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Labor Day |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Labor Day |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Labor Day |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Closed Labor Day |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Labor Day |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Labor Day |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Labor Day |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Labor Day |
| New York City | New York | Not in session |
What closes on Labor Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labor Day 2026?
Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026. The rule is: first Monday of September.
When is Labor Day 2027?
Labor Day 2027 is on Monday, September 6, 2027. The rule is: first Monday of September.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: first Monday of September. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Labor Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On September 7, 2026, 27 of the 28 districts we track are closed and 1 is not in session. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Labor Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.