Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. In 2026 it was Wave Country's last day and the spraygrounds' final day, and WeGo ran its Sunday schedule. What is open.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. Labor Day 2027 plans have not been posted; where we give 2026 details we say so. Sources: Metro Wave Country, Metro spraygrounds, WeGo’s Labor Day 2026 notice and the MNPS district calendar.

Labor Day 2027 falls on Monday, Sept. 6. In Nashville the holiday closes the summer: in 2026 it was the last day of the season at Wave Country and the last day for Metro’s free spraygrounds, which run Memorial Day through Labor Day. WeGo ran its Sunday/holiday schedule. Metro information: 311 (615-862-5000); Metro Parks: 615-862-8400.

At a glance

  • Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 6, 2027.
  • Wave Country (2026): weekends only from Aug. 1; final day Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Spraygrounds: free, open through Labor Day.
  • WeGo (2026): Sunday/holiday schedule; no regional buses or WeGo Star.

Last swim of summer

  • Wave Country, 2320 Two Rivers Parkway: in 2026 it went to weekends only on Aug. 1 and closed for the season after Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day. Phone: 615-885-1052.
  • Spraygrounds at Kirkpatrick Park (620 S. Ninth St.) and Watkins Park (Jo Johnston Avenue at 17th Avenue North): free, open through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.
  • Metro’s year-round indoor pools stay open after the outdoor season; see summer camps and pools.

On the water

Metro Parks runs the Hamilton Creek Marina on J. Percy Priest Lake and lists its public boat ramps. Check the ramp page before a holiday weekend.

Events

We found no citywide Labor Day festival, and no 2027 Labor Day event had been announced when we checked. Metro Parks nature centers post September programs about a month ahead on the Parks events calendar. We will add events here from organizers’ own pages as they are posted.

What is open and closed

  • WeGo: on Labor Day 2026, buses and Access vans ran on the Sunday/holiday schedule; regional commuter buses and the WeGo Star did not run, and WeGo’s customer care center and ticket window were closed.
  • MNPS: closed for Labor Day (Sept. 7 in 2026).
  • Trash: Metro posts holiday changes on its Waste Services page; the 2027 Labor Day schedule was not up yet. Convenience centers close on Metro holidays.
  • Federal offices and banks close for the federal holiday.

What this means for you

  • Last pool day: if Labor Day 2027 follows 2026’s pattern, it is the final day for Wave Country; check Metro’s page in August.
  • Riding the bus: plan on Sunday frequencies and no WeGo Star.

Related guides: Memorial Day, summer camps and pools, Friday night football and getting around.

Frequently asked questions

When is Labor Day 2027?

Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, the first Monday in September.

Is Wave Country open on Labor Day?

In 2026 Labor Day, Sept. 7, was Wave Country’s final day of the season, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Metro has not posted 2027 dates.

Do WeGo buses run on Labor Day?

On Labor Day 2026 WeGo ran buses and Access vans on its Sunday/holiday schedule, with no regional commuter buses or WeGo Star, and its offices and ticket window were closed.

Is trash picked up on Labor Day in Nashville?

Metro posts holiday trash changes on its Waste Services page; the 2027 Labor Day schedule had not been posted when we checked. Convenience centers close on Metro holidays.

Are MNPS schools closed on Labor Day?

Yes. MNPS was closed for Labor Day on Sept. 7, 2026; its 2027-28 calendar, which will set the 2027 date, had not been posted when we checked.