Labor Day 2027 in Charlotte is Monday, Sept. 6. The Knights are home Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, splash pads close for the season and CMS is off.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from organizers’ own pages and from the city, county and school district. Labor Day 2026 was Monday, Sept. 7; this page now looks ahead to 2027.
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. It marks the end of the county’s splash pad season and comes two weeks after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools starts the 2027-28 year.
| Date | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Aug. 24 | First day of school, CMS | |
| Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 | Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Truist Field |
| Monday, Sept. 6 | Labor Day; CMS closed; last day for county spraygrounds |
Who to call
- Missed trash pickup: CharMeck 311, 704-336-7600
- County parks and splash pads: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, 980-314-1000
- Knights tickets: milb.com/charlotte-knights
Events
Charlotte Knights, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. The Knights host the Gwinnett Stripers for six games at Truist Field in Uptown, finishing Sunday, Sept. 5. They play at Durham on Labor Day itself, according to the Knights’ schedule. Game times and promotions are posted closer to the season.
Other Labor Day weekend events in Charlotte had not been announced for 2027 as of Oct. 11. We will add them as organizers publish them.
Last splash of summer
Mecklenburg County’s free spraygrounds are open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day, so Monday, Sept. 6, is the last day of the season. Locations are on our summer camps and pools guide.
What is open and closed
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: closed Monday, Sept. 6, on the 2027-28 traditional calendar (PDF).
- Trash pickup: under the city’s new holiday rules in 2026, there was no collection on Labor Day; that week’s routes ran Tuesday through Friday, with no Saturday pickup and no yard waste. The 2027 schedule was not out as of Oct. 11; see our trash and recycling guide.
- County offices and libraries: check Mecklenburg County’s closings calendar and cmlibrary.org in late August.
What this means for you
- Put your trash cart out a day later than usual if the 2027 rules match 2026.
- Splash pads close after Monday, Sept. 6.
- Coming next: fall festivals and pumpkin patches and Friday night football.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labor Day 2027?
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027.
Is CMS closed on Labor Day 2027?
Yes. Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027, is a holiday on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2027-28 calendar. The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Is Charlotte trash pickup delayed on Labor Day?
In 2026 the city collected no trash on Labor Day and ran that week’s routes Tuesday through Friday, with no Saturday pickup and no yard waste. The 2027 schedule is not out yet.
When do Charlotte splash pads close?
Mecklenburg County’s spraygrounds close for the season after Labor Day. Monday, Sept. 6, 2027, is the last day.
Are the Charlotte Knights home on Labor Day weekend 2027?
Yes. The Knights host the Gwinnett Stripers at Truist Field Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, 2027, then play at Durham on Labor Day.
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