Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Apex town offices close, trash runs a day late, Splashlantis's last daily day, and Jordan Lake hours and fees.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Town of Apex 2026 Labor Day holiday notice, the Splashlantis page and N.C. State Parks. Dates marked 2026 are last year’s; 2027 notices are added when posted.

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. In Apex it is a town holiday with a one-day trash delay all week, the last day of daily splash pad hours, and summer fees at Jordan Lake. As of Oct. 11, 2026, no Apex organizer had posted a 2027 Labor Day event. Questions about town services go to Ask Apex at 919-249-3311.

Labor Day at a glance

  • Town offices and facilities: closed on Labor Day (2026 notice)
  • Trash and recycling: one day late for every route that week; Friday’s route on Saturday (2026)
  • Splashlantis: open daily through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (2026 season)
  • Jordan Lake: day use 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in September; vehicle entrance fee charged

Trash, recycling and yard waste

From the town’s 2026 Labor Day notice:

  • Trash and recycling were collected one day late for all routes the week of Labor Day, with Friday’s route collected Saturday.
  • Yard waste ran Tuesday through Friday, and anything missed was collected the following week.
  • All Town of Apex facilities and offices were closed on Labor Day.

Labor Day is one of the six holidays when the Wake County landfill closes. See our trash and recycling guide and sign up for collection reminders.

Last splash of summer

Splashlantis, the free splash pad inside Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, was open daily from June 15 through Labor Day in 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting the Tuesday after Labor Day it opened on weekends only through the last Sunday in September, then closed for the season (details). There are no lifeguards; adults must supervise.

A day at Jordan Lake

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area lies west of Apex in Chatham County, with camping, boating and lake swimming beaches across several access areas, according to N.C. State Parks.

  • Hours: day-use areas open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. May through August and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in September.
  • Fees: an entrance fee per vehicle is charged daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and on weekends and holidays in April, May and September. Day use is free the rest of the year.
  • Access areas with Apex addresses include Ebenezer Church, 2582 Beaver Creek Road, and others on State Park Road, Farrington Road and Beaver Creek Road.

Check the park’s page for closures before you drive.

Other ways to spend the day

  • The American Tobacco Trail and Apex greenways for a ride or walk; see our walking and biking trails guide.
  • Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Road, for the lake trail, fishing dock and courts.
  • Friday night football is underway by Labor Day weekend; see our Friday night football guide.
  • Paws and Rec: the town kicked off its dog event series on Sept. 10, 2026, with a community walk at Apex Community Park (Paws and Rec).

Related: summer camps and pools, Memorial Day in Apex and Halloween events.

Frequently asked questions

Is trash pickup delayed on Labor Day in Apex?

Yes. In 2026 every trash and recycling route ran one day late the week of Labor Day, and Friday’s route was collected Saturday. The town posts each year’s notice on its calendar.

Are Apex town offices open on Labor Day?

No. All Town of Apex facilities and offices were closed on Labor Day in 2026.

Is the Apex splash pad open on Labor Day?

In 2026 Splashlantis at Pleasant Park was open daily from June 15 through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., then weekends only through September.

Does Jordan Lake charge a fee on Labor Day?

Yes. N.C. State Parks charges a per-vehicle entrance fee daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and on weekends and holidays in September. Day-use areas are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in September.