Port of Oakland Terminal Holidays 2025

The terminals at the Port of Oakland have announced their 2025 schedule which includes 16 holiday dates that will impact operations. During ILWU non-working holidays, the terminals will not be in operation, and no containers will be exported or imported. Drayage to the port will not be possible during these full closure dates.

Complete 2025 Port of Oakland Terminal Holiday Schedule

Understanding the Port of Oakland holiday schedule is crucial for planning your import and export operations. Here's what you need to know:

• ILWU Non-working holidays: Terminals are completely closed with no vessel, yard, or gate operations.

• ILWU Overtime holidays: Limited operations with first shift typically open but second shift closed.

• TBD dates: Status not yet confirmed; check with terminal operators closer to the date.

Additionally, the Port of Oakland terminals observe monthly ILWU Stop Work Meetings on the third Thursday of each month, which may affect shift operations.

Planning Around Port Holidays

To avoid disruptions to your supply chain:

1. Book drayage services early when planning shipments around holidays

2. Consider pre-pulls for containers arriving just before holiday closures

3. Monitor vessel schedules for potential delays before or after holidays

4. Build buffer time into your delivery schedules around major holidays

5. Verify terminal status directly with operators for TBD dates

Oakland Container Trucking's Holiday Services

Even during port closures, Oakland Container Trucking offers several services to keep your supply chain moving:

• Container storage and yard services

• Pre-pull arrangements before holidays

• Transloading solutions to expedite freight movement

• Delivery scheduling to avoid holiday congestion

• Alternative routing options when terminals are closed

For the most current terminal information or to arrange holiday period drayage services, contact our team or use our online drayage calculator for instant quotes.