Caroline Barnett | Updated

JCPenney’s Labor Day Sale: What to Expect in 2026

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The JCPenney deals over Labor Day weekend are a great time to save on clothes and items for your home. You can typically expect prices as low as $3 and up to 50% off housewares like towels and air fryers, plus limited-time coupon codes on select items and special offers for rewards members.

Of course this is hardly the only time you can get big-time savings at JCP. Read our guide to every single JCPenney savings hack so you never pay full price.

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The JCPenney Labor Day Sale is a 4-day event with deep discounts on clothes and housewares.

JCPenney’s Labor Day sale offers discounts on clothing and home items — up to 50% off housewares like towels, bedding, luggage, and air fryers, along with additional savings through limited-time coupons. Customers get even more opportunities to save by joining JCPenney Rewards, earning $10 back on every $50 spent, and using up to 10 Rewards coupons during the sale. 

KCL predicts the next JCPenney Labor Day Sale will run Aug. 31 - Sept. 7.

JCpenney Labor Day Sale

How do we make our prediction?

We think JCPenney will kick off its Labor Day sale a week before the holiday, just like it did in 2025. That means it'll probably start Aug. 31, 2026.

Here are the start dates for the past couple years:

  • Aug. 25, 2025

  • Aug. 23, 2024

This timing is a bit earlier than last year, when JCPenney's Labor Day sale didn't start until the Friday before Labor Day. It's important to note that JCPenney also has a Labor Day Home Sale which typically extends past Labor Day, with offers up to 50% off with an extra 35% off with a select code.

Best Deals From 2025 JCPenney Labor Day Sale

To give yourself an idea of what to expect, check out our favorite finds from the 2025 JCPenny Labor Day Sale:

Why choose JCPenney for Labor Day deals?

a jcpenney rewards flyer being held

Use these tips to shop Labor Day at JCPenney and save even more money.

  • Join JCPenney Rewards. You’ll earn $10 back on every $50 you spend, plus a coupon for 30% off when you sign up.

  • Stack up to 10 JCPenney Rewards. You can use up to 10 of your Rewards coupons during Labor Day Sales at JCPenney as long as the savings don’t exceed the purchase price.

  • Watch for JCPenney Labor Day sale coupons. In past years, we've seen one-day only coupon codes for an extra 25%-30% off certain departments.

  • Price match. JCPenney will price match local brick and mortar stores along with their online retailers.

  • Don’t pay for shipping. If you're spending less than the $49required for free shipping, use free store pickup.

Is JCPenney open on Labor Day?

a woman walking into jcpenney

You bet. Labor Day Sales at JCPenney will take place during normal business hours, so check with your local store. Generally, JCPenney’s hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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