Labor Day 2025 Date Confirmed: Monday, September 1

Washington, D.C., August 25, 2025 - Today, national calendars and holiday guides reaffirm that Labor Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, September 1, marking the traditional first Monday in September federal holiday honoring American workers.

Early reminders issued include:

• Federal, banking, and postal closures - As a federal holiday, all U.S. federal offices, banks, the United States Postal Service, and financial markets will be closed on September 1, 2025.
• Long weekend planning - Labor Day weekend officially begins Saturday, August 30, offering many Americans a three-day break to close out summer.
• Retail and travel - Major retailers are gearing up for “Labor Day sales,” and travel booking sites note a surge in long-weekend getaways for the holiday weekend.

Labor Day honors the contributions of the American labor movement and its role in building the nation. Since its federal designation in 1894, it has also become the unofficial end of summer, with schools, universities, and professional sports leagues adjusting schedules around the holiday.

Residents are advised to confirm office closures with employers and plan travel accordingly for the ensuing three-day weekend. Emergency services and essential workers should verify schedules, as holiday staffing varies by region and employer.