When is Labour Day 2027 in Canada?
Canada's Labour Day 2027 is Monday, September 6, 2027, the first Monday of September.
Labour Day 2027
Canadian Labour Day is the first Monday of September, so the date moves each year. In 2027 that Monday is Monday, September 6, 2027.
It is a federal general holiday and a statutory day across the provinces, widely taken as a long weekend. Canada uses the spelling Labour Day, while the US holiday that falls on the same Monday is Labor Day.
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Print September 2027 on Letter or A4.
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This page shows the next Labour Day. After Monday, September 6, 2027 it moves to 2028.
Labour Day dates, 2027 to 2031
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
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| 2027 | September 6 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 4 | Monday |
| 2029 | September 3 | Monday |
| 2030 | September 2 | Monday |
| 2031 | September 1 | Monday |
How the date is calculated
Canadian Labour Day is the first Monday of September, so its date shifts each year. In 2027 the first Monday is Monday, September 6, 2027.
Every date on the Canada holidays list is worked out the same way.
Workers' holiday, summer's bookend
Canadian Labour Day traces to nineteenth-century labour demonstrations and was recognized nationally in the 1890s. Parades and union events still mark the day, but for most households it works as the last long weekend before a full school and work September.
Plan around Labour Day
- Block the long weekend once school supply lists arrive.
- If you travel, expect Friday-to-Monday highways and trains to be busy.
- Employers: confirm holiday pay rules for the first Monday of September.
Nearby holidays
FAQ
What date is Labour Day in 2027?
Labour Day 2027 falls on Monday, September 6, 2027.
How is Labour Day calculated?
Canadian Labour Day is the first Monday of September, so its date shifts each year. In 2027 the first Monday is Monday, September 6, 2027.
Which printable calendar should I use for Labour Day 2027?
Print the September 2027 calendar and mark Labour Day by hand. The other Canadian dates are on the Canada holidays page.
Does this page change every year?
Yes. Once Labour Day 2027 has passed, this page shows the next date.
Is Labour Day 2027 the same date in Canada and the US?
Usually yes, because both use the first Monday of September. In 2027 that is Monday, September 6, 2027.
Why does Labour Day move each year?
It is defined as the first Monday of September rather than a fixed date, so the day of the month shifts.