Labor Day in Sandy Springs 2027: events, closures, trash

Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6: what's closed, who to ask about trash pickup, and the free Labor Day weekend concert the city held in 2026.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Labor Day 2027 is almost a year away; where a detail is from 2026, we say so.

Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Fulton County Schools mark it on the 2027-28 school calendar (PDF), in which the first day of school is Monday, Aug. 2, 2027.

Who to call

City of Sandy Springs: 770-730-5600 (24 hours)

Trash pickup on the holiday: your private hauler; see our trash and recycling guide

Emergency: 911

Events

Concerts by the Springs. In 2026 the city’s free Sunday concert series at Heritage Amphitheatre ended on Labor Day weekend, with the nine-piece Atlanta band R&B, Inc. on Sunday, Sept. 6. Bring a picnic, a chair or a blanket. The 2027 lineup is not out yet; the city says details are coming on its concerts page.

On the river. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area units in Sandy Springs, including East Palisades, 1425 Indian Trail, and Island Ford, 8850 Roberts Drive, are open dawn to dusk year-round, and the Island Ford visitor station is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the National Park Service says. Parking needs a $5 standard pass (fees page). Paddlers can launch from the floating dock at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

If you are hosting a Labor Day event in Sandy Springs, send it to us.

What is open and closed

Who	Labor Day
Fulton County Schools	Holiday on the 2027-28 calendar
Fulton County Library System	2027 calendar not posted; closed on Labor Day 2026
Fulton County government	2027 not posted; closed on Labor Day 2026
Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center	Closed on Labor Day
Federal offices	Closed (federal holiday)

Sources: the library system’s 2026 holiday calendar (PDF), the Office of Personnel Management holiday list and our trash and recycling guide for the recycling center.

Trash pickup changes

Sandy Springs has no city trash service. Your private hauler decides whether Labor Day moves your pickup. The city lists approved residential haulers on its garbage and recycling page; check your hauler’s holiday schedule the week before.

After Labor Day

Friday night high school football is in full swing by Labor Day; see our Friday night football page. Fall festivals follow in September and October: fall festivals and pumpkin patches.

Frequently asked questions

When is Labor Day 2027? Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. It is on the Fulton County Schools 2027-28 calendar, a month after the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 2.

Is trash picked up on Labor Day in Sandy Springs? It depends on your hauler. Sandy Springs has no city trash service, so each private hauler sets its own holiday schedule. The Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center is closed on Labor Day.

Are there Labor Day events in Sandy Springs? The 2027 lineup is not out yet. In 2026 the city closed its free Concerts by the Springs series on Labor Day weekend, with R&B, Inc. at Heritage Amphitheatre on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Are Fulton County libraries open on Labor Day? The library system’s 2027 calendar is not posted yet. In 2026 every Fulton County library branch was closed on Labor Day, along with Fulton County government.

What this means for you

School starts Aug. 2, 2027; Labor Day is the first long weekend.
Check your hauler’s holiday schedule before putting carts out.
Bring $5 for parking at the river units.