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Labour Day in Canada falls on the 1st Monday in September. It recognises workers and is a public holiday across the country.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Labour Day in Canada
Labour Day is a federal holiday, though employment and public holiday rules can differ by province and territory.
About Labour Day in Canada
The Canadian holiday has roots in the Toronto printers' strike of 1872, when workers campaigned for a nine-hour working day, and the demonstrations that followed helped build support for legal union rights. Parliament made Labour Day a national holiday in 1894. Parades and picnics are still held in some cities, although most people treat it as the last long weekend of summer.
When is Labour Day in Canada?
Labour Day is the first Monday in September, which gives 7 September 2026, 6 September 2027 and 4 September 2028.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Monday 7 September 2026 | Monday 6 September 2027 | Monday 4 September 2028 |
Planning around Labour Day
Schools generally restart around this long weekend, so reserve cottages, campsites and ferries early, and expect heavy highway traffic late on the Monday afternoon. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Labour Day questions
How many days until Labour Day in Canada?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Labour Day in Canada, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Labour Day in 2027 in Canada?
Labour Day falls on Monday 6 September 2027 in Canada.
Is Labour Day the same day in Canada and the United States?
Yes. Both countries observe it on the first Monday in September. Many other countries mark workers' day on 1 May instead, which is why the North American date stands out internationally.