When is Labor Day 2026? What to know about this federal holiday

Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, marking the official end of summer for most Americans. This federal holiday honors the contributions and achievements of workers across the country with a day off from work and school Ithaca Journal.
The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882. About 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square to celebrate the labor movement Ithaca Journal. This historic march set the stage for what would become a national holiday.
New York became the first state to pass legislation recognizing Labor Day Record Online. Oregon and Colorado followed suit later that year. Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York passed additional Labor Day laws, cementing the holiday's place in the American calendar.
After Labor Day in 2026, four more federal holidays remain on the calendar Utica Observer-Dispatch. These holidays give Americans additional days off to celebrate important occasions and historical milestones throughout the rest of the year.
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