Portland Labor Day 2018: What's Open And Closed In The Area

PORTLAND, OR – The end of summer is never easy. That's probably why we ease into it with a long weekend.

Monday is Labor Day and while it's a last day off for many for a bit, it also means that many places are closed for the day.

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So, here's Patch's guide to what you need to know for Labor Day 2018.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES:

• Federal offices are closed;
• State and local government offices are closed;
• County offices in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County are closed;
• Portland city offices are closed;
• Post offices are closed and there is no mail delivery;
• State and county courts are closed;
• Libraries are closed.

NON-GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS:

Stores are generally open; many have sales;

Banks - most are closed though some branches located in places like supermarkets may be open;

Oregon Zoo will be open;

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open.

You're having a BBQ and need to run out at the last minute for a little liquid something extra? The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reminds people that liquor stores have the option to open on Labor Day. Just check OLCC's website.

TRANSPORTATION:

Parking in Portland is free;

Parking at the Zoo, Washington Park, and Willamette Park will all be metered as usual;

TriMet's buses and MAX trains are running on a Sunday schedule;

WES service is not running;

Portland Aerial Tram will be closed;

Portland Street Car is running on a Saturday schedule.

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