Is there school in Florida on Labor Day? When is the next holiday for students? (2024)

It seems like yesterday when the big question was when the 2024-2025 school year would start in Florida schools.

Now, the big question on everyone's mind — other than "will Florida see a hurricane soon" — is whether there is school on Labor Day.

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Labor Day is often thought of the last hurrah of summer. Quick trips are planned, sand is brushed off beach accoutrements and the grill takes place front and center for what may be the last time for months.

That said, let's answer some of your Labor Day questions.

When is Labor Day 2024?

Labor Day in the U.S. is observed on the first Monday in September.

In 2024, the day occurs Monday, Sept. 2.

Is Labor Day a federal holiday?

Yes. Labor Day is one of 11 federal holidays in the U.S.

Is Labor Day a Florida holiday?

Yes. Labor Day is observed as a paid holiday by Florida state agencies.

Why does the US celebrate Labor Day?

"Labor Dayis an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers," according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

"The holiday is rooted in the late 19th 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."

What is Labour Day?

Labour Day is a public holiday celebrated in Canada, also on the first Monday in September.

The day "originally gave workers the chance to campaign for better working conditions or pay. The day is now part of a long weekend for many Canadians," according to TimeandDate.com.

Is there school in Florida on Labor Day? When is the next school holiday?

Every school across Florida will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. The next holiday after that varies widely across the state.

• Alachua: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18 for UF Homecoming
• Baker: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18, planning day
• Bay: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day
• Bradford: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher planning day, student holiday
• Brevard: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day, student holiday
• Broward: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3 noted as day off. Monday, Oct. 14, teacher planning day
• Calhoun: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, fall holiday; Wednesday Oct. 15, teacher planning day
• Charlotte: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Citrus: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 21, fall break
• Clay: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher planning day
• Collier: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3, teacher professional development day
• Columbia: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• DeSoto: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Wednesday, Sept. 18, professional learning teacher work day
• Dixie: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Wednesday, Sept. 25 professional day
• Duval: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, employee planning day
• Escambia: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, professional development day
• Flagler: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Franklin: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday, Oct. 14, fall break; Oct. 15, teacher planning day
• Gadsden: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Nov. 11, Veteran's Day
• Gilchrist: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 25, teacher work day
• Glades: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Sept. 23, professional learning day
• Gulf: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday and Tuesday Oct. 14-15, fall break
• Hamilton: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Tuesday, Sept. 3, planning day
• Hardee: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-Dec. 1
• Hendry: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, professional learning day
• Hernando: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, professional day
• Highlands: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18, teacher work day
• Hillsborough: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14
• Holmes: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 4
• Indian River:no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 25 due to conferences
• Jackson: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, fall break
• Jefferson: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3
• Lafayette: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Sept. 16, professional learning day
• Lake: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 11, teacher work day
• Lee: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3, Rosh Hashanah
• Leon: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3, fall holiday
• Levy: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, teacher work days
• Liberty: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Monday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, professional development
• Madison: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 24, teacher work day
• Manatee: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14
• Marion: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Oct. 7-11, fall intersession
• Martin: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3
• Miami-Dade: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3, teacher planning day
• Monroe: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, employee inservice day
• Nassau: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher planning day
• Okaloosa: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Okeechobee: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Sept. 23, teacher planning day
• Orange: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Osceola: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Sept. 27, professional development day
• Palm Beach: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Pasco: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher planning day
• Pinellas: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Sept. 23, non-student day
• Polk: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18, teacher planning day
• Putnam: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, planning day
• Santa Rosa:no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Sarasota: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18, professional day
• Seminole: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• St. Johns: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Sept. 20, teacher inservice day
• St. Lucie:no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Thursday, Oct. 3, fall holiday
• Sumter: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Sept. 20, teacher professional al
• Suwannee: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Sept. 30
• Taylor: no school Sept. 2. Next days off: Oct. 7-11, fall break
• Union: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Wednesday, Sept. 25, professional development day
• Volusia: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher duty day
• Wakulla: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Wednesday, Sept. 25, professional development day
• Walton: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Monday, Oct. 14, teacher work day
• Washington: no school Sept. 2. Next day off: Friday, Oct. 18, Association Day

What's closed on Labor Day? Is Publix open? Will mail be delivered?

Government offices will be closed on Labor Day, including the U.S. Postal Service offices. There won't be mail delivery on the day. Banks and the stock market will be closed.

Most grocery stores, retail stores and restaurants stay open on the federal holiday and some offer special sales. So yes, Publix and Walmart are among those locations that will be open for last-minute items to help you celebrate the day.

Don't forget Florida's sales tax holiday — Tool Time — occurs during the Labor Day weekend. Home Depot and Lowe's offer special Labor Day sales to help you save even more.