Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. City offices close, trash runs a day late, downtown garages are free and it is the outdoor pools' last day.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Closings come from the City of Charlottesville’s holiday calendar and its trash and parking pages; recreation hours from Parks and Recreation’s holiday hours sheet. Where 2027 details are not out, we give 2026’s and say so.
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. City offices close, trash and recycling run a day late all week, and the downtown garages are free. Labor Day has also been the last day of the outdoor pool season: in 2026, pool passes ran through Sept. 7. No Labor Day events had been announced for 2027 as of Oct. 19, 2026; we will add them as organizers post them.
What this means for you
- Trash: none on Monday. Monday routes move to Tuesday, and each route after that slides a day through Saturday, Sept. 11.
- City Hall: closed Monday, Sept. 6.
- Parking: Market Street and Water Street garages free all day.
- Pools: last chance of the summer; check the 2027 schedule in the spring.
What is open and closed
| Labor Day 2026 (Sept. 7) | Labor Day 2027 (Sept. 6) | |
|---|---|---|
| City offices | Closed | Closed |
| Trash and recycling | No pickup; a day late through Saturday | No pickup; a day late through Saturday |
| Carver Recreation Center and Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Not yet posted |
| Key and Tonsler recreation centers | Noon to 4 p.m. | Not yet posted |
| Crow Recreation Center | Closed | Not yet posted |
| Onesty and Washington Park pools | Open (last day of season) | Not yet posted |
| Downtown garages | Free | Free |
Charlottesville Area Transit ran regular service on Labor Day 2025; check its holiday schedule for 2027.
Last swim of the summer
The city’s outdoor pools are Onesty Family Aquatic Center, 300 Meade Ave., and Washington Park Pool, 1001 Preston Ave. Season passes in 2026 were valid from May 23 to Sept. 7. Daily admission for city residents was $4 for adults and $2 for ages 4 to 17; children 3 and under are free. See summer camps and pools.
The weekend
- City Market: Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 E. Water St.
- Farmers in the Park: Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., at Pen Park, through September. See farmers markets.
- Friday night football: high school games start in late August; see Friday night football.
- Trails: see walking and biking trails.
Events
As of Oct. 19, 2026, no Labor Day 2027 events had been posted by Charlottesville organizers. We will list cookouts, concerts, races and festivals here with the time, place and the organizer’s link. Send us yours.
Schools
Labor Day, Sept. 7, was a holiday on Charlottesville City Schools’ 2026-27 calendar. The 2027-28 calendar was still in draft as of Oct. 19, 2026. See our schools guide.
What this means for you
- Put the trash out a day late all week.
- Use the free garages for a downtown lunch on the holiday.
- If you have a season pool pass, Labor Day is its last day.
Related guides: trash and recycling, Memorial Day and things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Is trash picked up on Labor Day in Charlottesville?
No. The city does not collect trash or recycling on Labor Day. Pickup resumes the next working day and runs a day behind through Saturday, so Monday routes move to Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2027.
Are Charlottesville city offices open on Labor Day?
No. City offices are closed Monday, Sept. 6, 2027.
Are the pools open on Labor Day in Charlottesville?
In 2026 the outdoor pool season ended on Labor Day, Sept. 7, and both outdoor pools were open that day. The 2027 schedule has not been posted.
Is downtown parking free on Labor Day?
Yes. The city’s Market Street and Water Street garages are free on Labor Day.
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