The LIRR Holiday Schedule delivers adjusted train service on peak holidays that travelers can utilize while allowing lower commuter demand to be met. Holiday schedules vary; they may be based on a weekend, Saturday or special holiday timetable.
Extra trains may also be added around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, to accommodate travelers. Other holidays like Memorial Day or Labor Day may have extra service to dog destinations like HamptonsPeople or beaches. MTA Long Island Rail Road advises passengers to check the LIRR Holiday Schedule ahead of time for any service changes or adjusted train times at MTA website or the LIRR app.
LIRR Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, Jan 1 | Regular weekend/holiday schedule. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 20 | Regular weekday schedule. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 17 | Weekend schedule. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 | Regular weekend/holiday schedule. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 4 | Regular weekend/holiday schedule. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 1 | Regular weekend/holiday schedule. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 27 | Regular weekend/holiday schedule. |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, Nov 28 | Regular weekday schedule. |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, Dec 24 | Regular weekday schedule. |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, Dec 25 | Sunday schedule. |
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) — LIRR runs 24/7. Here’s a quick summary of its scheduling:
- Branch Network: The LIRR includes more than 700 miles of track over 11 branches, reaching from Montauk on Long Island’s eastern tip to Penn Station in Manhattan, about 120 miles away.
- Train schedules differ by service line, endpoint starting stops, and time of either:
- Peak and Off-Peak Hours:
— Peak Hours: Trains arriving at western terminals (e.g., Penn Station) between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM weekdays.
— Shoulder Hours: All other hours, weekends and holidays.
- Holiday Schedules: Trains follow a weekend schedule on major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, when off-peak fares are valid all day. The L.I.R.R. operates a weekday schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the day after Thanksgiving, with off-peak fares honored on all trains.
- Accessing Schedules:
- Online: The MTA’s official website has detailed and up-to-date schedules.
- Mobile apps: Apps such as “onTime: LIRR” deliver real-time train schedules and updates.
LIRR Holidays
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) observes several holidays throughout the year, during which train schedules may be adjusted. Below is a list of these holidays:
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New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 20, 2025
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Lincoln’s Birthday: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17, 2025
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Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
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Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
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Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
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Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
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Columbus Day: Monday, October 13, 2025
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Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Day After Thanksgiving: Friday, November 28, 2025
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Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025