09/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2026 17:11
PASADENA, Calif.-Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Specific closures and exceptions are noted below.
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 City Service Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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. 7.
The City's Permit Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, however, many services will be available via Permit Center Online, where you can obtain subtrade permits and submit plans for new construction, tenant improvements, accessory dwelling units, and additions. The Permit Center will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Pasadena Transit bus service and Dial-A-Ride transportation will not operate on Labor Day. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
All Pasadena Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6 and 7, and will return to regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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.
City Council will not meet on Monday, Sept. 7, and will start the new pilot program on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15 and 22. For City Council meeting agendas and the link to the meeting, please visit: CityOfPasadena.net/Series/CityCouncil/. Please note: A new agenda should be available by 6 P.M. on Thursdays preceding each City Council meeting.
The City of Pasadena wishes for everyone to celebrate the holiday weekend responsibly.