Here’s What’s Open and Closed Today

On Monday, September 4 nonessential federal, state, Los Angeles County, and City of Pasadena departments and services will be closed for Labor Day. 

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City as a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.

Federal offices, such as post offices, will be closed. Banks will be closed for in-person services.

State offices, including California state courts, will also be closed. 

Los Angeles County offices, including the Department of Public Social Services, will be closed. 

For the City of Pasadena, City Hall and most city services will be closed, excluding essential services. 

Pasadena Police and Fire Departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. For life-threatening emergencies, always dial 9-1-1. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241. 

Trash and recycling services will be postponed by one day. Monday pickup will occur on Tuesday; Tuesday pickup on Wednesday; Wednesday pickup on Thursday; Thursday pickup on Friday; and Friday pickup on Saturday. There will be no bulky item pickups on Saturday or Monday. 

The Citizen Service Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

Pasadena residents and businesses experiencing power emergencies should call Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s regular Customer Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can access their accounts and pay bills online at PWPweb.com or by calling (626) 744-4005. 

The City’s Municipal Services Payment Center and Parking Office will be closed on Labor Day. All parking meters not posted as “No Parking” will be free and time limits will not be enforced.

Violations for overnight parking, red curb parking, “No Parking” zones, and blocking fire hydrants will continue to be enforced. Regular enforcement resumes Tuesday, Sept. 5.  

The City’s Permit Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, but online permitting services are available 24/7 at CityOfPasadena.net/PermitCenterOnline. The Permit Center will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

Pasadena Transit bus service and Dial-A-Ride transportation will not operate on Labor Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

All Pasadena Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3 and 4, and will return to regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

All recreation and community centers operated by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will be closed on Labor Day, but all parks will be open for picnics, fun and play. No site reservations are accepted for the holiday.