Most LA Fitness clubs are fully closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday, and they reduced hours (around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, and July 4th.
Every other federal holiday, including MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, and Veterans Day, La fitness runs on its regular schedule at the majority of locations.
Times vary by club because LA Fitness gives each location flexibility to set its own holiday adjustments.
Full 2026 LA Fitness holiday hours calendar
| Holiday | Date (2026) | What to Expect | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, Jan 1 | Reduced hours | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| MLK Day | Monday, Jan 19 | Regular hours at most clubs | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Valentine’s Day | Saturday, Feb 14 | Regular weekend hours | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Presidents Day | Monday, Feb 16 | Regular hours at most clubs | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Good Friday | Friday, Apr 3 | Regular hours at most clubs | 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, Apr 5 | Closed at most clubs | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Regular or lightly reduced | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19 | Regular hours | 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4 | Reduced hours | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7 | Regular or lightly reduced | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day | Monday, Oct 12 | Regular hours | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Halloween | Saturday, Oct 31 | Regular weekend hours | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11 | Regular hours | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Wednesday, Nov 25 | Regular hours, some early close | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Black Friday | Friday, Nov 27 | Regular hours | 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, Nov 30 | Regular hours | 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, Dec 24 | Reduced hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday, Dec 31 | Reduced hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
The times above reflect what the majority of clubs post, but every location has authority to shift by an hour or two on either end.
Signature Clubs and locations inside busy metro areas tend to open on the earlier side of these ranges, while smaller suburban clubs often close earlier than the posted times suggest.
Four Holidays LA Fitness is truly closed
Four days a year, gym stay locked companywide with almost no exceptions, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day are the two most predictable closures, and both have held steady across every year LA Fitness has operated.
Easter Sunday follows the same pattern at most clubs, though many urban locations do open with a short window.
New Year’s Day is the closest to being truly closed, but the majority of clubs open around 8 a.m. with reduced hours rather than staying dark.
Holidays with reduced hours
Reduced hours at LA Fitness mean the club opens two to three hours later than normal and closes four to six hours earlier.
- On New Year’s Eve, expect around 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., which gives members enough time for a morning or midday session before evening plans.
- The same window applies on Christmas Eve at most clubs.
- Independence Day typically runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is the shortest holiday window on the calendar.
- New Year’s Day mirrors this at roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. across most locations.
If your main reason for visiting is a specific yoga, cycle, or HIIT class, check the class schedule inside the LA Fitness app rather than assuming a shortened gym day means shortened class day.
La Fitness is open on These Holidays
Several federal holidays where members expect closures, gyms actually run on regular hours at nearly every club.
MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day all fall into this category.
On Memorial Day and Labor Day sometimes hours are reduced hours at individual clubs because they fall on Mondays and some managers pair them with weekend-style scheduling, but this is a club-by-club decision rather than a corporate policy.
Good Friday is treated as a normal business day, but individual clubs in areas with large religious populations sometimes close a few hours early.
If you rely on a Friday evening workout during Easter week, you can make a phone call and confirm about opening time.
Kids Klub Are Not Open When Hours are Reduced
On any day when the main club has reduced hours, Kids Klub is always closed entirely, even during hours the gym is open, It includes Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Even on regular holidays where the club runs full hours, Kids Klub often reduces its window.
Standard Kids Klub hours are already tighter than gym hours, running about 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
on weekdays, and holiday adjustments cut the evening block first, so If you count on childcare to work out, the Kids Klub schedule on the LA Fitness app.
What happens to pools, saunas, and amenities
- Pools close 30 to 60 minutes before the main club closes on regular days, and that gap widens on reduced-hour holidays.
- Saunas and steam rooms tend to shut down around the same time as the pool because they share maintenance staff.
- Basketball courts and racquetball courts stay open until the main closing time, though reservation systems may lock earlier.
The one amenity that almost never survives holiday changes is personal training, because most PT sessions get either cancelled or rescheduled on reduced-hour days, and your trainer should reach out proactively.
How to Confirm Your Specific Club’s Holiday Hours
Four methods I tried and that worked, ranked by reliability:
- The LA Fitness app under “My Club” shows special holiday hours as a separate line from the regular weekly schedule and updates a few days before each holiday. This is the most reliable source and reflects any last-minute changes made at the club level.
- A direct phone call to the club takes under a minute and gives you the answer straight from staff who know the plans, including any decisions about early closing that have not been posted yet.
- The LA Fitness club finder at lafitness.com displays holiday hours in a “special hours” box beneath the regular schedule on each club’s individual page.
- Google search results for “LA Fitness [your zip code]” pull holiday hours automatically from Google Business Profile data, but this source lags behind the other three and is wrong more often than members realize.
Skip Yelp, Apple Maps, and third-party gym directories, they pull holiday hours from cached data and rarely reflect current adjustments.
Holiday membership deals worth watching for
LA Fitness runs its most aggressive promotional pricing between Black Friday and mid-January, and the specific deals shift year to year.
If you are a new member, your initial fee might be reduced to zero dollar, while existing members occasionally see personal training package discounts during this time.
Boxing Day (December 26) and the first week of January are the two windows when floor staff have the most flexibility to negotiate on initiation fees, according to conversations with sales counselors.
Watch for these specifically:
- Black Friday through Cyber Monday: reduced or waived initiation fees
- December 26 through January 15: heaviest promo period, aggressive first-month pricing
- Late January: post-resolution slowdown, sales staff more willing to negotiate on annual commitments
- Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends: shorter promo windows with modest discounts
Deals get announced through the LA Fitness app first, then email, then the website. Signing up for email alerts is the only way to catch time-limited flash promotions.
LA Fitness vs Planet Fitness on holidays
If you need a workout on a day LA Fitness is closed, Planet Fitness is the most direct alternative because so many locations run 24/7 and stay open through Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter.
Planet Fitness closes on those three holidays only during specific hours (usually a shortened window around midday) rather than for the full day, and its Black Card membership lets you use any of 2,500-plus locations nationwide.
| Factor | LA Fitness | Planet Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Closed | Reduced hours at most clubs |
| Thanksgiving | Closed | Reduced hours at most clubs |
| Easter Sunday | Closed at most clubs | Open, may reduce hours |
| July 4 | Reduced (8am to 4pm) | Reduced or regular |
| Overnight access | Rare, most clubs close by 11pm | Standard at most locations |
| Monthly base cost | Around $39.99 to $49.99 | Around $15 to $25 |
But Planet Fitness does not offer pools, group cycling, or the equipment depth LA Fitness provides, so it works as a backup rather than a full replacement.
Some LA Fitness members keep a $15 Planet Fitness membership specifically for holiday and late-night access.
Frequently asked questions
Is LA Fitness open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes, with reduced hours, most clubs run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 24, 2026.
Kids Klub is closed the entire day at nearly every location, even during hours the gym is open.
What time does LA Fitness close on New Year’s Eve?
Most clubs close at 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 2026, some urban locations extend to 7:00 p.m., and a small number of Signature Clubs stay open until 8:00 p.m.
Confirm through the app if you plan a late-afternoon session.
Does LA Fitness charge a day pass fee for guests on holidays?
Guest pass policies do not change on holidays, standard day passes remain available at the front desk on any day the club is open, though guest access hours can be tighter than member hours at some locations.
Are LA Fitness pools open on Memorial Day and Labor Day?
Yes at nearly every location, though the pool closes an hour before the main club and lifeguard shifts get cut, which can lead to unannounced closures.
Call ahead if pool access is your primary reason for visiting.
Can I freeze my membership during holiday closures?
Freezes are not tied to holidays, LA Fitness offers a standard 30-day to 6-month freeze option that requires a small monthly fee, and the process runs through the app or in-club sales desk.
Holiday closures do not automatically extend your billing period, and members occasionally miss this detail.
What if my club shows different holiday hours than the calendar above?
Trust your specific club’s posted hours over any general schedule, Individual location managers have the authority to adjust holiday windows based on local demand, staffing, and mall or complex requirements.
Abraham is a fitness and consumer finance writer with a passion for helping people make smarter decisions before signing gym contracts. After spending years researching gym membership costs, hidden fees and cancellation policies across major gym chains, he created GymMembershipPricing to give people the honest information they need before signing up. Every guide on this site is independently researched and verified.
