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.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Terminal Status | ILWU Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Closed | ILWU Non-working holiday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 20, 2025 | Monday | Open (1st shift only) | ILWU Non-working holiday |
| Lincoln's Birthday | February 12, 2025 | Wednesday | Open (1st shift only) | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Presidents' Day | February 17, 2025 | Monday | Open (1st shift only) | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Cesar Chavez' Birthday (observed) | March 31, 2025 | Monday | Open (1st shift only) | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Monday | Closed | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Friday | Closed | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Harry Bridges Birthday | July 28, 2025 | Monday | Closed | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Monday | Closed | ILWU Non-working Holiday |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Closed | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | ILWU Non-working Holiday |
| Day After Thanksgiving | November 28, 2025 | Friday | TBD | TBD |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2025 | Wednesday | TBD | ILWU Overtime holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Closed | ILWU Non-working Holiday |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2025 | Wednesday | TBD | ILWU Overtime holiday |
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.
To avoid disruptions to your supply chain:
Book drayage services early when planning shipments around holidays
Consider pre-pulls for containers arriving just before holiday closures
Monitor vessel schedules for potential delays before or after holidays
Build buffer time into your delivery schedules around major holidays
Verify terminal status directly with operators for TBD dates
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.