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Labor Day closings throughout the Historic Triangle

Take that Stanford and Cornell
Williamsburg’s municipal buildings will be closed on Labor Day. (File photo)

While Labor Day may mean a day off from work and some barbecue to many workers throughout the country, the first Monday in September also means a day without local and federal government services.

Labor Day is Monday and the City of Williamsburg, James City and York counties have announced which parks, government offices and buildings will be closed in observance of the public holiday.  Those closings are included below.

Labor Day closings for the City of Williamsburg:

  • Williamsburg City offices
  • Municipal Building on Lafayette Street
  • Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse
  • Quarterpath Recreation Center
  • Williamsburg Regional Libraries (closed both Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-4)
  • Garbage collection that usually occurs on Monday and Tuesday will each be delayed by one day
  • All city parks will remain open and observant of their normal business hours.

Labor Day closings for James City County:

  • James City County offices
  • Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse
  • Libraries (closed both Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-4)
  • Transfer stations and solid waste and recycling convenience centers
  • James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
  • No change to collection schedule for curbside recycling

Labor Day closings for York County:

  • York County offices
  • York County Courthouse
  • York-Poquoson Social Services
  • Waste Management Center Offices
  • Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority Composting Facility
  • York-Poquoson Cooperative Extension
  • Curbside garbage and recycling schedules will not be affected

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