Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. City Hall, the library and Grassy Waters Nature Center close; trash pickup runs on schedule. Holiday weekend ideas.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts come from the City of West Palm Beach holiday trash schedule and 2026 Labor Day notice, the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and each attraction’s own website. This page is updated each year.**
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. City offices close, but trash and recycling pickup stays on schedule. We found no city Labor Day parade or festival; the long weekend is about the waterfront, the zoo and downtown’s rooftop bars.
Who to call
- Trash and recycling: City Solid Waste Customer Service, 561-822-2075
- City Hotline: 561-822-2222
- Downtown events: Downtown Development Authority, 561-833-8873
What is open and closed
The city’s 2026 notice closed City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. City Hall and Grassy Waters reopened at 8 a.m. the next day and the library at 9:30 a.m. We will confirm the 2027 notice when the city posts it.
| Service or place | Labor Day |
|---|---|
| Garbage, recycling, bulk and yard waste | On schedule |
| City Hall, library, Grassy Waters Nature Center | Closed (2026 pattern) |
| Palm Beach Zoo | Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Manatee Lagoon | Closed Mondays from April 1 to Nov. 14 |
The trash rows come from the city’s holiday schedule, which lists Labor Day as on schedule for every service. Your days are on our trash and recycling guide.
Labor Day weekend events in 2026
- Country Night on the Rooftop, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, 7 to 11 p.m., Treehouse Rooftop Bar, 380 Trinity Place: country hits by DJ Chris, skyline views and free line-dancing lessons at 8 p.m., according to the event listing shared by the Downtown Development Authority.
We found no city-run Labor Day event in 2026. If a venue or group announces a public Labor Day event for 2027, send it through our contact page.
Long-weekend ideas
- Clematis by Night, the city’s free Thursday concert on the waterfront, falls on the Thursday before the holiday when the series is running. Schedule.
- Grassy Waters Preserve: the Nature Center closes on the holiday; the city’s notice does not mention the trails. See walking and biking trails.
- Free things to do: our free things to do guide.
- Storm season: Labor Day weekend is in hurricane season. Check the forecast and our hurricane prep guide before a holiday trip.
What this means for you
- Put your trash out as usual on Labor Day.
- City Hall, library and Nature Center business waits until Tuesday.
- We add 2027 holiday-weekend events as venues post them.
Related: Memorial Day, Halloween events and summer camps and pools.
Frequently asked questions
Is there trash pickup on Labor Day in West Palm Beach?
Yes. The city’s holiday schedule keeps garbage, recycling and bulk and yard waste on schedule on Labor Day.
Is West Palm Beach City Hall closed on Labor Day?
Yes. In 2026 City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center closed on Labor Day, Sept. 7, and reopened the next morning. Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6.
What is open on Labor Day in West Palm Beach?
The Palm Beach Zoo is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it closes only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Manatee Lagoon is closed on Mondays from April to mid-November.
What is there to do Labor Day weekend in West Palm Beach?
In 2026 downtown’s Treehouse Rooftop Bar held a Country Night with free line-dancing lessons on the Saturday of the holiday weekend. We add 2027 events here as venues post them.
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