Manatee County Celebrates Labor Day 2026
Manatee County Celebrates Labor Day 2026
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (August 31, 2026) - Manatee County Government offices, libraries and landfill will be closed Monday, September 7, to commemorate Labor Day.
“Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women whose dedication keeps Manatee County moving forward,” said Manatee County At-Large Commissioner Jason Bearden. “From those who serve our residents each day to those who build our businesses and strengthen our local economy, their hard work is the foundation of a strong and thriving community.”
Trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste collection in unincorporated Manatee County will be delayed by one day this week due to the Labor Day holiday. There will be no collection on Monday, and all regularly scheduled collections will take place one day later than usual, Tuesday through Saturday, as follows:
• Monday's collection moves to Tuesday, September 8.
• Tuesday’s collection moves to Wednesday, September 9.
• Wednesday’s collection moves to Thursday, September 10.
• Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, September 11.
• Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, September 12.
Manatee County Animal Welfare locations, including Bishop Animal Shelter and Cat Town, will be closed to the public. Animals will continue to receive care, and volunteers are welcome during normal volunteer hours. Lost and found pet services remain available at mymanatee.org/pets.
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) fixed routes and Handy Bus operations will be suspended on Labor Day. The Anna Maria Island Trolley will operate on Labor Day along with the Beach ConneXion Shuttle.
Manatee County parks and beaches will be open to the public. Manatee County and Buffalo Creek Golf Courses will be open. The G.T. Bray Recreation Center, John Marble Recreation Center and The Walton Racquet Center will be closed. All County aquatic centers, including G.T. Bray, John H. Marble and Lincoln, along with their respective splash pads, will be closed.
The Lasting Manatee Intake Center in downtown Bradenton will also be closed.
For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.