Labor Day weekend coming up fast. Is there school in Florida?

Ready for a three-day weekend?

Labor Day arrives Sept. 1 this year, marking the unofficial end of summer.

While most Florida students returned to school on Aug. 11, for our more northern neighbors, many students head back to the classroom after Labor Day.

Labor Day is expected to be a busy travel period for those looking for one last quick getaway, and if you want to stay in Florida, AAA said both Orlando and Miami are among the top Labor Day weekend destinations for the holiday.

What day is Labor Day 2025?

Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September.

In 2025, that means Labor Day will fall on the earliest possible day: Monday, Sept. 1.

Is Labor Day a federal holiday?

Yes.

On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

How many federal holidays are there in 2025?

In 2025, there are 12 instead of the usual 11 federal holidays, although two — Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day — fell on the same day.

Here are the remaining 2025 federal holidays:

Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day

Is Labor Day a Florida holiday?

Yes, Labor Day is among the list of legal holidays in Florida, when state offices may be closed. Remaining legal holidays in Florida this year include:

Labor Day: First Monday in September
Columbus Day: Second Monday in October
Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November

Columbus Day, known in some cities around the U.S. as Indigenous Peoples Day, is also known in Florida as Farmers Day.

Is there school in Florida on Labor Day?

No. All schools in Florida will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1.

Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

“Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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“The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.