Labor Day Countdown
Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September, honoring American workers and the labor movement. This countdown automatically targets the next one.
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How many days until Labor Day?
Labor Day is on Monday, September 7, 2026, which is 67 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Born from the labor movement
The first Labor Day parade marched through New York City in 1882, organized by the labor unions. Congress made it a federal holiday in 1894.
Summer's bookend
Today Labor Day doubles as the unofficial end of summer, the last long weekend before school routines and football season take over.
Quick facts
- Observed on the first Monday of September
- First parade held in New York City in 1882
- Became a federal holiday in 1894
- Marks the unofficial end of summer
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