Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. For many Americans, the holiday signifies a well-earned day off and a long weekend. But for businesses that rely on freight transportation, Labor Day can create some unique shipping challenges — especially when moving oversize (OS), overweight (OW), or over-dimensional (OD) freight.
Jump to holiday restriction resources by state (alphabetical):
Labor Day can impact the movement of oversize and overweight (OSOW) freight for two primary reasons:
Together, these factors can affect when your freight moves, how your freight moves, and what it costs to do so.
Planning ahead and verifying each state's holiday restrictions can help keep your shipment on schedule.
Each state has its own unique restrictions and regulations regarding holiday travel.
At Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), we've learned that the best way to plan for holiday shipping isn't to rely on previous years' schedules — it's to verify the latest information directly with each state's permitting authority.
Holiday travel restrictions can change from year to year, making the official state Department of Transportation (DOT) resources the most reliable sources.
To simplify your planning, we've compiled links to the best resources for Labor Day travel restrictions and organized them alphabetically by state.
Whether you'll be behind the wheel or coordinating freight this Labor Day, these steps can help minimize holiday delays:
Fines for hauling a permitted load during restricted times will be significant. The bottom line is that if you can avoid hauling a permitted load over Labor Day, that is probably the easiest answer. But if it can't be avoided, be sure to abide by the restrictions for whatever state you are in.
Labor Day isn’t the only holiday that impacts oversize freight travel. Planning ahead now will save money and time in the long run. Download the 2026 Freight Shipping Calendar to learn which days in the latter half of 2026 will be the most cost-effective to ship on.