Congress established Labor Day as a federal holiday in 1894 to honor American workers. For those in the moving industry, it is one of the busiest weekends of the year. Data from over 1.5 million jobs at an on-demand moving service shows a significant increase in activity during Labor Day weekend. The holiday Monday is particularly busy, exceeding a typical late-summer Monday.

Certain areas experience a greater surge in activity than others. The increase is attributed to the timing of residential lease turnovers. Further details on the trends and factors contributing to the busy weekend are available.