Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 7, marking the unofficial end of summer for many New Yorkers.

The holiday gives many office workers and students a day off, plus one more chance to enjoy beaches, barbecues and other outdoor activities before fall gets underway.

It also means some city services will be unavailable and schedules will change. Here’s what to know.

Public transit

Subways and buses will run on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, with planned service changes in effect throughout the long weekend, the MTA said.

The MTA advises riders to check schedules and planned service changes before traveling.

The Long Island Rail Road will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule, with Montauk Branch trains running on a Sunday schedule. Metro-North Railroad will also have schedule changes with normal weekday service resuming Tuesday, Sept. 8.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels will suspend daytime scheduled construction and maintenance requiring lane closures through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The Staten Island Ferry will operate on a holiday schedule, with service every 30 minutes on Labor Day. The regular schedule will resume at midnight.

Alternate side parking

Alternate side parking rules will be suspended for the holiday.

Parking meters will also be suspended, but no stopping, no standing and no parking regulations that are in effect seven days a week will remain in effect.

Sanitation

The city will not collect trash, curbside compost or recycling on Labor Day.

Residents who normally receive Monday collection should put their materials at the curb Monday evening for collection beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The Department of Sanitation warns that there may be collection delays following the holiday.

Beaches

New York City beaches will be open on Labor Day and will remain open through the final day of the summer season on Sept. 13.

Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Swimmers should check conditions and follow lifeguard instructions before entering the water.

Government offices

Labor Day is a federal holiday, so government offices will be closed, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, city and state courts, Social Security offices and other nonessential government offices.

Schools and libraries

New York City public schools will be closed on Labor Day.

The 2026-27 school year begins Thursday, Sept. 10, so students will still be on summer break for the holiday.

All branches of the city’s public library systems will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7.

Post offices

Post offices will be closed on Labor Day, and there will be no regular mail delivery, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.

Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Banks and financial markets

Most bank branches will be closed for the holiday.

The New York Stock Exchange will also be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

Retail and grocery stores

Most major retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies are expected to remain open, though hours may vary.

Shoppers should check with individual stores for specific holiday hours.