A late Labor Day in 2026 and 2027 is forcing Eden Prairie Schools to carefully balance academics, holidays, athletics and activities as the district finalizes its school calendar. Labor Day is always the first Monday in September, which falls on Sept. 7, 2026. During the Eden Prairie School Board meeting on Jan. 26, members heard about the preliminary schedule for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years. Next school year, the first day of school is set for Sept.