Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Greensboro closures, how the holiday moves trash pickup, the last days for city pools and splash pads, and lake trips.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated every year at the same address. Closures and trash changes are from the city’s 2026 holiday calendar and collection schedule; the 2027 versions are not out yet, and we will update this page when they are. City contact center: 336-373-2489.
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. City offices and libraries close, Monday and Tuesday trash routes slide a day, and in 2026 the long weekend was the last for the city’s free spraygrounds. Guilford County Schools will be two weeks into the year on the traditional calendar, which starts Monday, Aug. 23, 2027.
What this means for you
- Trash: in 2026, Monday routes moved to Tuesday and Tuesday’s to Wednesday; check the city schedule that week.
- No school Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, for Guilford County Schools.
- Splash pads: Barber and Keeley parks ran through Labor Day in 2026.
Trash and recycling
In 2026 the city’s collection schedule handled Labor Day like this:
| Your normal day | Labor Day week 2026 |
|---|---|
| Monday (holiday, no collection) | Tuesday |
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Wednesday to Friday | No change |
The change covers trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk collection. Check your own route in the GSO Collects app or address search, and see our trash and recycling guide.
What is open and closed
- City offices: closed on Labor Day under the city’s holiday calendar (Monday, Sept. 7, in 2026). Police, fire and 911 keep running.
- Greensboro Public Library: all locations closed on Labor Day, according to the library’s holiday schedule.
- Guilford County Schools: Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, is a holiday on the district’s 2027-28 calendar.
- Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road: open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; it closes only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to the National Park Service.
- GTA buses: check holiday service on the routes page before you ride.
Last days of summer
From Greensboro Parks and Recreation’s pools and spraygrounds page, 2026 season:
- Peeler Pool, 1300 Sykes Ave., and Warnersville Pool, 601 Doak St.: weekends through Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free.
- Barber Park and Keeley Park spraygrounds: daily through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free for families.
More on the season: summer camps and pools.
Lakes, parks and trails
- The city lakes: Lake Brandt, Lake Higgins and Lake Townsend have boat ramps and rentals; in September 2026 the lakes were open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with boats off the water by 6:30 p.m., according to the city’s lakes page. Each lake also closes on two set weekdays.
- Country Park and the Downtown Greenway for walks and bike rides: see our walking and biking trails guide.
Also this time of year
- High school football Friday nights: Friday night football.
- Fall festivals and pumpkin patches start a few weeks later.
Frequently asked questions
Is trash picked up on Labor Day in Greensboro?
No. In 2026 there was no collection on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7; Monday collection moved to Tuesday and Tuesday’s to Wednesday. The city’s 2027 schedule is not out yet; Labor Day 2027 is Sept. 6.
Are Guilford County Schools closed on Labor Day 2027?
Yes. The district’s 2027-28 traditional calendar lists Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, as the Labor Day holiday. School starts Monday, Aug. 23, 2027, on that calendar.
Are Greensboro pools open on Labor Day?
In 2026 Peeler and Warnersville pools ran weekends through Sept. 1, and the Barber Park and Keeley Park spraygrounds ran through Labor Day. 2027 dates are not out yet.
Is the Greensboro library open on Labor Day?
No. All Greensboro Public Library locations closed on Labor Day in 2026 under the library’s holiday schedule.
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