Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Homewood trash runs a day late all week, City Hall closes, and the Back to School Bash at Patriot Park is Aug. 28.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address; the dates below are for Labor Day 2027. Sources: the City of Homewood’s holiday schedule and holiday trash service page, Homewood Parks and Recreation and the Homewood City Schools calendar.
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Trash runs a day late all week, and Labor Day is a city holiday, so City Hall closes, as it did on Sept. 7, 2026. The city’s Back to School Bash at Patriot Park comes the Saturday before, Aug. 28.
What this means for you
- Trash: no pickup Monday, Sept. 6; every route that week moves one day later. Public Works: 205-332-6819.
- City Hall: Labor Day is a city holiday. Main line 205-332-6100.
- Emergencies: 911. Homewood Police non-emergency: 205-332-6200.
Trash and debris
Amwaste observes Labor Day. When it falls on a Monday, every pickup that week moves one day later, according to the city’s holiday service page.
| Your route | Labor Day week 2027 |
|---|---|
| Monday and Thursday | Monday pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 7; Thursday pickup on Friday, Sept. 10 |
| Tuesday and Friday | Tuesday pickup on Wednesday, Sept. 8; Friday pickup on Saturday, Sept. 11 |
The claw truck follows the city’s holiday calendar. Rules and route maps are on our trash and recycling guide.
What is open and closed
| Who | Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027 |
|---|---|
| City Hall and city offices | Closed (Labor Day is a city holiday; it closed Sept. 7, 2026) |
| Police, fire and emergency services | Open |
| Homewood City Schools | Closed on Labor Day in 2026-27; the 2027-28 calendar is not out |
| Post offices and federal offices | Closed, a federal holiday |
Stores and restaurants set their own holiday hours. Pool hours at the end of the season are posted on the Homewood Parks aquatics page; see our summer camps and pools page.
Back to School Bash, Aug. 28
Homewood Parks and Recreation’s Back to School Bash is 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2027, at Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Road. The event page lists rides and bounce houses on wristbands from 4 to 8 p.m., live music, a Homewood High School Patriot Band pep rally at 6 p.m. and food trucks. Wristband sales benefit the band.
Labor Day weekend
No Homewood Labor Day parade, festival or cookout had been announced as of Oct. 17, 2026. We add events here when organizers post them. For the weekend, see Friday night football, the walking and biking trails guide and free things to do in Homewood.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there trash pickup on Labor Day in Homewood?
No. Amwaste observes Labor Day, so every pickup that week moves one day later: Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday.
Is Homewood City Hall open on Labor Day?
No. Labor Day is on the city’s holiday schedule; City Hall and non-emergency offices closed on Labor Day 2026, Sept. 7. Police and fire service continue.
When is the Homewood Back to School Bash?
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2027, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Patriot Park, Homewood Parks says, with rides, bounce houses, food and live entertainment. Wristband sales benefit the Homewood High Patriot Band.
Do Homewood City Schools have Labor Day off?
Yes. Labor Day was a holiday on the district’s 2026-27 calendar. The 2027-28 calendar had not been posted as of Oct. 17, 2026.
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