Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday of September, honoring the American labor movement and the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. The holiday was first proposed in the 1880s by labor activists, and the first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882, with a parade of 10,000 workers in New York City organized by the Central Labor Union. It became a federal holiday in 1894, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland in the wake of the Pullman Strike. Labor Day parades, organized by trade unions and labor organizations, remain a tradition in many cities, featuring marching bands, union floats, and speeches by labor leaders and political figures. The holiday celebrates the eight-hour workday, the five-day work week, workplace safety regulations, and the end of child labor — achievements won through decades of organized labor struggle. The day also recognizes ongoing issues in the American workforce, including fair wages, healthcare benefits, and the rights of gig and service workers. For many Americans, Labor Day also marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of the school year. Families celebrate with backyard barbecues, picnics, beach trips, and community festivals. Retailers hold major sales events, and football season kicks off. The fashion tradition of not wearing white after Labor Day, while largely antiquated, remains a quirky cultural reference. Above all, Labor Day is a day to acknowledge and appreciate the dignity of work and the men and women whose labor drives the American economy, builds communities, and creates a better future for the next generation.
Labor Day 2027 falls on Monday, 6 September 2027. Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday of September, honoring the American labor movement and the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country.
There are 296 days (42 weeks, or about 9 months 23 days) until Labor Day. That is approximately 7,094 hours or 425,697 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 42 weeks until Labor Day on Monday, 6 September 2027. That falls in week 36 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.