Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Hoover trash runs a day late that week, city schools are closed, the Rec Center keeps holiday hours and the splash pad is open.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address; the dates below are for Labor Day 2027. Facts come from the City of Hoover’s Pickup Schedule and Hoover Recreation Center pages, the Hoover City Schools 2027-28 calendar and each venue’s own page, linked below.

Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6, less than four weeks into the school year: Hoover City Schools start Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027. The long weekend is the last one before the EXPLORE splash pad closes for the season on Sept. 15.

What this means for you

  • Trash: no pickup Monday, Sept. 6; the week runs one day late. My Hoover Connect: 205-739-7311.
  • Schools: closed Monday, Sept. 6.
  • Recreation Center: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. 205-444-7703.
  • Splash pad: open the weekend, closed Monday.
  • Emergencies: 911. Hoover police non-emergency: 205-822-5300.

Trash pickup

Amwaste does not run on Labor Day, and service is delayed by one day after the holiday, according to the city’s Pickup Schedule page. The city says the week is adjusted so every home still gets two pickups:

Your normal days Labor Day week 2027
Monday and Thursday Tuesday, Sept. 7, and Friday, Sept. 10
Tuesday and Friday Wednesday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 11

The city notes the holiday schedule can change if landfills change their hours. Cart rules and bulk pickup are in our trash and recycling guide.

What is open and closed

Who Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027
Hoover City Schools Closed (2027-28 calendar)
Hoover Recreation Center 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on its posted holiday schedule
EXPLORE splash pad, 1060 RV Trace Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Mondays (Hoover Met Complex)
Aldridge Gardens Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless weather or an event closes it (hours)
Post offices and federal offices Closed, a federal holiday

Things to do on the long weekend

  • The splash pad’s last weekends. The free EXPLORE splash pad at the Hoover Met Complex runs through Sept. 15. The inclusive playground beside it stays open year-round.
  • Moss Rock Preserve. Nearly 12 miles of trails, waterfalls and the Boulder Field, according to the city.
  • Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road: a 5K crushed-gravel course around the lakes, playgrounds and sand volleyball courts, open dawn to dusk; pavilions are first come, first served, according to the city.
  • Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham: two sandy beaches with no lifeguard on duty, more than 100 miles of trails and marina rentals. Open 7 a.m. until sunset; see Alabama State Parks.
  • Ross Bridge Farmers Market, 2101 Grand Ave., runs on selected Fridays from spring through December; check its market dates for Labor Day weekend.

Friday night football is in full swing by Labor Day; schedules for Hoover and Spain Park are on our Friday night football page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup on Labor Day in Hoover?

No. Amwaste does not run on Labor Day, and service runs one day late that week: Monday and Thursday customers are picked up Tuesday and Friday, and Tuesday and Friday customers Wednesday and Saturday.

Are Hoover City Schools closed on Labor Day 2027?

Yes. Schools are closed Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, according to the board-approved 2027-28 calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Is the Hoover splash pad open on Labor Day?

The EXPLORE splash pad’s season runs to Sept. 15, but it is closed on Mondays for cleaning. It is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.

Is the Hoover Recreation Center open on Labor Day?

Yes, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on its posted holiday schedule. Call 205-444-7703.