Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7, 2026. It is a U.S. federal holiday and creates a three-day weekend for people who normally have Saturday and Sunday off and whose workplace observes the holiday.
Is Labor Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists that date as the federal Labor Day holiday.
The U.S. Department of Labor describes Labor Day as a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Federal-holiday status does not require every private employer to close or provide paid leave.
Planning around Labor Day
If Monday, September 7, is already a non-working holiday under your employer’s policy, taking Friday, September 4 or Tuesday, September 8 as PTO can create a four-day break using one PTO day.
Confirm your work schedule and leave entitlement before booking travel or making other plans.
See the full 2026 federal holiday schedule and PTO guide, then compare the options in Offdays.