Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. County offices and libraries close, City of Miami trash pickup runs as normal and Grapeland Water Park has its last weekends.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The 2027 schedules are not out yet, so the details below are from 2026, with the year named. Sources: Miami-Dade County’s holiday list, the Miami-Dade Public Library System, the M-DCPS 2026-27 calendar and the City of Miami’s pickup schedule page and aquatics page.
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Miami-Dade County offices and libraries close for the day; City of Miami trash pickup runs as normal. Schools closed on Labor Day in 2026, and the city’s Grapeland Water Park is in its last weekends of the season.
Who to call
- City of Miami services, including trash: 311, or 305-468-5900
- Department of Solid Waste: 305-960-2801
- Grapeland Water Park: 305-960-2951, 1550 NW 37th Ave.
What is open and closed
| Service | Labor Day 2026 (Monday, Sept. 7) | Labor Day 2027 (Monday, Sept. 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County offices | Closed | 2027 list not out yet |
| Miami-Dade Public Library System | Closed | 2027 list not out yet |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Holiday for students and employees | 2027-28 calendar not out yet |
| City of Miami garbage, recycling and bulky trash | Regular pickup | Regular pickup |
Trash: the City of Miami Department of Solid Waste closes only on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Day, according to its pickup schedule page. Monday routes run as usual. See our trash and recycling guide.
Things to do on the long weekend
- Grapeland Water Park, 1550 NW 37th Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After its daily summer run ended Aug. 9, 2026, it opened weekends only: Aug. 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30, then Sept. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, the last weekend of the season. (City of Miami)
- City pools: hours and fees are on our summer camps and pools page.
- Free ideas are on our free things to do in Miami guide, and the parks are on our parks and trails guide.
We had not found a Labor Day parade or public event in the City of Miami when we checked. If your group is holding one, send the details through our contact page.
Hurricane season
Labor Day falls inside hurricane season, which runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Watch the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts over the long weekend and see our hurricane prep guide.
What this means for you
- Trash pickup is normal on Labor Day.
- County offices and libraries are expected to close, as they did in 2026.
- Friday night football is in full swing by Labor Day; see our Friday night football page.
More: things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labor Day 2027?
Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, the first Monday in September.
Is there trash pickup in Miami on Labor Day?
Yes. The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste closes only on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Day, so Labor Day is a regular pickup day.
Are Miami-Dade schools closed on Labor Day?
Yes. Labor Day was a holiday for students and employees on the 2026-27 M-DCPS calendar; the 2027-28 calendar had not been published when we checked.
Is Grapeland Water Park open on Labor Day weekend?
In 2026 it was open weekends only after mid-August, including Sept. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with its last weekend Sept. 26-27.
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