Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Hoover trash runs a day late all week, the Rec Center keeps holiday hours and the SEC tournament fills the Hoover Met.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address; the dates below are for Memorial Day 2027. Facts come from the City of Hoover’s Pickup Schedule and Hoover Recreation Center pages, the Hoover City Schools 2026-27 calendar and each organizer’s own page, linked below.

Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31, four days after the last day of school in Hoover. The City of Hoover does not list a Memorial Day ceremony among its annual events; the week before is taken up by the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

What this means for you

  • Trash: no pickup Monday, May 31; the whole week runs one day late. My Hoover Connect: 205-739-7311.
  • Schools: last day for students is Thursday, May 27 (early dismissal); schools are closed May 31.
  • Recreation Center: open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Memorial Day. 205-444-7703.
  • Splash pad: the EXPLORE splash pad is open for the season from May 15 but closed on Mondays.
  • Emergencies: 911. Hoover police non-emergency: 205-822-5300.

Trash pickup

Amwaste does not run on Memorial Day, the city’s Pickup Schedule page says, and that week’s schedule shifts to a one-day delay:

Your normal days Memorial Day week 2027
Monday and Thursday Tuesday, June 1, and Friday, June 4
Tuesday and Friday Wednesday, June 2, and Saturday, June 5

The city notes the holiday schedule can change if landfills change their hours. More on cart rules and bulk pickup is in our trash and recycling guide.

What is open and closed

Who Memorial Day, May 31, 2027
Hoover City Schools Closed; the school year ends Thursday, May 27, with early dismissal, and May 28 is a teacher workday
Hoover Recreation Center 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on its posted holiday schedule
EXPLORE splash pad, 1060 RV Trace Season May 15 to Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; 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

Remembering the fallen

Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, has a large veterans memorial and a courtyard of brick pavers that honor the military, according to the city’s Veterans Park page. Families can buy a paver to honor a veteran through the Hoover Parks Foundation’s paver program. The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

The Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Highway 119 in Montevallo, is the national cemetery for the Birmingham area, 479 acres just west of I-65. Its rules for Memorial Day visits:

  • Potted plants are allowed on graves from 10 days before to 10 days after Memorial Day.
  • Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights and breakable objects are not allowed.
  • Glass, metal, toys, candles, balloons and flags are not permitted on graves.
  • The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and closed on federal holidays.

Ceremonies in Hoover and nearby towns are added here once the organizer posts the 2027 date; send yours through our contact page.

SEC Baseball Tournament

The Southeastern Conference’s baseball tournament is held each May at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, according to the City of Hoover. The 2026 tournament ran May 19-24, 2026, with tickets on sale in February, free parking and a free shuttle from off-site lots. Bags must be clear or a small clutch. The 2027 dates were not posted as of Oct. 17.

Pools and the lake

The EXPLORE splash pad at the Hoover Met Complex is free and opens for the season May 15. For a lake beach, Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham has two sandy beaches, with no lifeguard on duty, no pets and no alcohol. Summer pool and camp details are on our summer camps and pools page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup on Memorial Day in Hoover?

No. Amwaste does not run on Memorial Day, and the week shifts by one day: Monday and Thursday customers are picked up Tuesday and Friday, and Tuesday and Friday customers Wednesday and Saturday.

Is the Hoover Recreation Center open on Memorial Day?

Yes, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the center’s posted holiday schedule. Call 205-444-7703.

When is the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover?

It is held each May at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The 2026 tournament ran May 19-24; the 2027 dates had not been posted by the city as of Oct. 17.

Can I put flowers on a grave at the Alabama National Cemetery for Memorial Day?

Potted plants are allowed on graves from 10 days before to 10 days after Memorial Day, according to the cemetery. Glass, candles, balloons, flags and similar items are not permitted.