Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6, a Chesterfield County holiday: county offices and convenience centers close. Races and outings for the long weekend.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Holiday dates come from the county holiday schedule; races from each organizer’s own registration page. Labor Day events are added once the organizer announces them on its own site.

Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. It is a Chesterfield County holiday, so county offices and the county’s two convenience centers close for the day. In 2026, Chesterfield County Public Schools also closed for Labor Day, on Sept. 7. No public Labor Day event in Midlothian had been announced for 2027 when we checked; the dated races and outings below are what is on the calendar so far.

What this means for you

  • County offices: closed Monday, Sept. 6
  • Convenience centers: closed Monday, Sept. 6
  • Curbside trash: set by your private hauler; see our trash guide
  • County information: 804-748-1000

What is open and closed

Monday, Sept. 6, 2027
County offices Closed
County convenience centers Closed
Chesterfield County Public Schools Check the 2027-28 calendar (closed for Labor Day in 2026)
Curbside trash Your hauler’s schedule

The Northern Area Convenience Center at 3200 Warbro Road in Midlothian is normally open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except county holidays. Ask your private hauler whether pickup moves for the holiday.

Labor Day weekend

Date What Where
Saturday, Sept. 4, 8 a.m. Medal Madness 5K and 10K Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road
Monday, Sept. 6 Labor Day
Saturday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m. Squirrel 5K and 10K Mid-Lothian Mines Park
Sunday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. Robious Landing Triathlon Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road

Last days of summer

  • Splash pad: The Park at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, runs its free splash pad from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season, late spring through the summer. Check the county facility page for the closing date.
  • Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road: Swift Creek Lake and Beaver Lake, more than 90 miles of trails and a summer aquatic center; check Virginia State Parks for holiday hours. Virginia State Parks charges a daily parking fee.
  • Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road: canoe and kayak launch on the James.
  • A brewpub patio: Triple Crossing Midlothian, 1101 Winterfield Crossing, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays on its regular schedule.

See our summer page and walking and biking trails guide for more.

Frequently asked questions

When is Labor Day 2027?

Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. It is a Chesterfield County holiday, so county offices and the county convenience centers are closed.

Is trash picked up on Labor Day in Midlothian?

Curbside trash in Midlothian comes from private haulers that set their own holiday schedules, so ask yours. The county convenience centers, including the one on Warbro Road, are closed on county holidays.

Is there school on Labor Day in Chesterfield County?

On the 2026-27 calendar, Chesterfield County Public Schools and offices were closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Check the division calendar for 2027-28.

Is the Metro Richmond Zoo open on Labor Day?

The zoo’s posted hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Check its website for holiday hours.