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.

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
Mad ison: 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
Mar t in: 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
P olk: 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.