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 a 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 the MTA website or the LIRR app.
LIRR Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Schedule |
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| 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. |
- 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
MTA Fourth of July Holiday Service Plan
| Service | July 3rd (Day Before) | July 4th (Holiday) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIRR | Extra early getaway trains eastbound to Montauk, Hamptons, Fire Island; some PM peak trains canceled | Saturday/Sunday schedule, reduced service; added capacity for beach/fireworks crowds if needed | Check MTA TrainTime for branch-specific times |
| Metro-North | Extra early PM outbound trains on Hudson, Harlem, New Haven Lines; some PM peak trains canceled | Sunday schedule, extra trains for fireworks crowds back to GCT | Grand Central stays open late |
| NYC Subways | Normal service on July 3rd | Sunday/Holiday schedule, extra trains at night for fireworks near East River | Expect crowd control at major stations |
| NYC Buses | Normal service on July 3rd | Sunday/Holiday schedule, some routes detoured near fireworks or events | Allow extra time for traffic near waterfronts |
| Bridges & Tunnels | Open, normal tolls | Open, normal tolls | Heavy traffic — expect delays |
| Ferries | Normal service on July 3rd | Many run special holiday schedules — extra boats for beaches, Fire Island, NYC Ferry | Check each ferry’s official site |
LIRR Holiday Express
- Regular Benefit: The LIRR Occasion Express could be an extraordinary regular train benefit operated during the winter holidays, regularly between late November and early January.
- Goals: It gives quicker, limited-stop benefits between Long Island stations (like Ronkonkoma or Babylon) and Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan.
- Enhanced Trains: A few Occasion Express trains may include happy beautifications or topics to upgrade the occasion travel encounter.
- Helpful Timing: Trains are planned to coordinate well-known shopping, occasion, and commuting times during the holiday season.
- No Extra Fetched: There’s no additional fare to ride the Occasion Express—it employments standard LIRR ticket costs and passes.
- Fewer Stops: The Occasion Express makes restricted stops compared to neighborhood trains, decreasing travel time to and from NYC.
- Family-Friendly: The benefit is perfect for families going to NYC attractions like Rockefeller Center or occasion.
- Uncommon Plans: LIRR distributes a partitioned Occasion Express plan, accessible online and at stations.
- Expanded Capacity: Extra cars may be included to accommodate higher occasion ridership.
- Interfaces with Events: It underpins occasions just like the Bryant Stop Winter Town, Radio City Christmas Marvelous, and shopping trips.
Q. Does the LIRR run on Christmas Day?
Yes, the LIRR works on Christmas Day but follows an extraordinary occasion plan with possible reduced service — continuously check the current timetable.
Q. Is the LIRR free on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?
No, the LIRR isn’t free on New Year’s, but it regularly runs additional late-night trains for occasion occasions. Standard passages still apply.
Q. How do I check if my LIRR train is running on a holiday?
Utilize the MTA TrainTime app, visit the MTA site, or hunt for station blurbs to affirm the precise LIRR Occasion Plan for your line.
Q. Do off-peak fares apply on LIRR holidays?
Numerous occasions utilize off-peak pricing for most trains, but it can shift. Continuously confirm the passage rules for the particular occasion plan.
Q. Are there extra LIRR trains on Thanksgiving?
Yes, the LIRR, as a rule, includes additional benefits some time recently and after Thanksgiving Day to handle more riders traveling to and from occasion occasions.
