September 2026 Calendar

September 2026 has 30 days. September is one of four months in the calendar year with 30 days (along with April, June, and November). The name September comes from the Latin 'septem' meaning seven, as it was originally the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar.

September 2026 starts on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. This means the month begins mid-week, with Labor Day falling on Monday, September 7th. Starting on Tuesday provides a good distribution of weekdays and weekends throughout the month.

Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7th. Labor Day is a federal holiday that honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States. It is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year, creating a three-day weekend. The holiday was established in 1894 and marks the unofficial end of summer.

Yes, Labor Day 2026 creates a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th. This long weekend is one of the last major summer weekends and is traditionally used for end-of-summer vacations, beach trips, barbecues, and outdoor activities. It's one of the busiest travel periods of the year as families enjoy their final summer getaway.

Fall (Autumn) 2026 officially begins on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Autumn Equinox. This astronomical event marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length. After the autumn equinox, nights become progressively longer than days in the Northern Hemisphere until the winter solstice in December. The autumn equinox marks the official start of fall, bringing cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage.

September 2026 has 22 weekdays (Monday through Friday) and 8 weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays). With Labor Day on Monday, September 7th as a federal holiday, there are effectively 21 working days for federal employees and businesses that observe this holiday. This makes September an excellent month with a good balance of work and leisure time.

September offers wonderful transitional activities from summer to fall. Popular activities include: back to school events and routines; fall sports seasons beginning (especially NFL football); apple picking at orchards; early fall festivals; harvest celebrations; enjoying comfortable weather for hiking and outdoor activities; Labor Day weekend barbecues and gatherings; watching early fall foliage in northern regions; and preparing homes and gardens for the coming autumn season. The weather is typically pleasant with warm days and cooler evenings.

Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement and honors the contributions, achievements, and sacrifices of American workers. The holiday originated in the late 19th century during the labor union movement, when workers fought for fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe working conditions. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City, and it became a federal holiday in 1894. Today, it's a day to recognize the social and economic achievements of workers and their vital role in building and sustaining the nation's strength and prosperity.