Labor Day

Name: Labor Day (United States)
Start: 2027-09-06
End: 2027-09-06
Location: United States

Nationwide public holiday in United States

Next Labor Day

Monday, 6 September 2027

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	7 September	Monday	Nationwide
2027	6 September	Monday	Nationwide

Where it applies

Everywhere in United States.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Sat 4 Sep – Mon 6 Sep is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Washington, D.C. around 6 September: high 29°C (85°F), low 19°C (65°F), rain on 30% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Washington, D.C.. Past averages, not a forecast.

Where to go for Labor Day

Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September. The three-day weekend is widely seen as the unofficial end of summer and a last chance for a warm-weather trip before the school year settles in.

Budget-friendly

Niagara Falls · New York
Niagara Falls State Park gives close-up views of the American and Bridal Veil falls, with boat trips toward the base of the falls and walkways beside the rapids. Easy to combine with wineries in western New York.
Typically around 6 September: high 25°C (78°F), low 16°C (61°F), rain on 50% of days.
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Mid-range

Portland · Maine
The cobblestone Old Port district is lined with seafood restaurants and bakeries, ferries run to the islands of Casco Bay, and Portland Head Light stands on the coast just outside the city.
Typically around 6 September: high 20°C (69°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 33% of days.
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Santa Fe · New Mexico
Adobe architecture, the galleries of Canyon Road and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum give the city a distinct character, and New Mexican cooking built around red and green chile is a highlight of any visit.
Typically around 6 September: high 28°C (83°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 31% of days.
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Kitty Hawk · North Carolina
On the Outer Banks barrier islands, with long Atlantic beaches, the Wright Brothers National Memorial next door in Kill Devil Hills and the tall sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park a short drive south.
Typically around 6 September: high 27°C (80°F), low 24°C (76°F), rain on 47% of days.
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Splurge

Seattle · Washington
Late summer is usually dry in the Pacific Northwest. Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and ferry rides across Puget Sound fill the city days, and Mount Rainier National Park is within reach for a day trip.
Typically around 6 September: high 23°C (73°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 16% of days.
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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.

About Labor Day

Labor Day, on the first Monday of September, honors American workers and the labor movement. It emerged from union parades and campaigns in the late nineteenth century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Unlike International Workers' Day on 1 May, which is observed in much of the world, the US holiday has its own date and origins.

Traditions

The long weekend is widely regarded as the unofficial end of summer and the start of the school and autumn season. Common activities include barbecues, trips and public events, and some unions and cities still hold parades.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

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