Is LA Fitness Open on Holidays?
Yes, LA Fitness is open on most US holidays with shortened hours. Christmas Day is the one full closure across the chain.
Quick Answer
Yes, LA Fitness is open on most holidays with reduced hours. Typical holiday schedule is 8 am to 2 pm or 7 am to 4 pm.
Christmas Day is the one full closure across every LA Fitness location nationwide. Thanksgiving morning is open; the club closes early at 2 pm.
The Standard Holiday Schedule
New Year's Day: 8 am to 4 pm (reduced). Memorial Day: 7 am to 4 pm. Independence Day: 7 am to 4 pm. Labor Day: 7 am to 4 pm. Thanksgiving: 7 am to 2 pm (early close). Christmas Eve: 5 am to 4 pm. Christmas Day: Closed. New Year's Eve: 5 am to 6 pm.
Individual clubs may adjust by an hour in either direction. Check the app or your club's Google listing for the exact schedule the day before.
The One Full Closure
Christmas Day (December 25) is the only day of the year that every LA Fitness in the country is fully closed. This is a chain-wide staffing decision, not a local one.
Kids Klub is closed on more holidays than the gym floor. Expect no childcare on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Federal Holidays That Run Normal Hours
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January) - normal hours.
- Presidents Day (February) - normal hours.
- Columbus Day (October) - normal hours.
- Veterans Day (November) - normal hours.
- Juneteenth (June 19) - normal hours at most clubs, reduced at some.
How to Confirm Holiday Hours
Check the LA Fitness app the day before a holiday. Holiday hours are usually posted a week in advance under Home > Today's Hours.
Google Maps is generally accurate but sometimes lags. The official chain website (lafitness.com > Find a Club) is the most reliable source.
What Amenities Are Reduced on Holidays
Kids Klub is closed on more holidays than the gym floor. The pool sometimes closes early even when the gym is open. Group class schedules run a shortened "holiday special" schedule with 3 to 4 classes instead of the usual 8 to 12.
Personal training is available on most holidays but with limited trainer availability. Book at least a week in advance for holiday sessions.
Regional and Religious Holidays
LA Fitness does not close for regional holidays (Patriots Day in Massachusetts, Cesar Chavez Day in California). Religious holidays like Yom Kippur, Easter Sunday and Eid al-Fitr run normal hours.
Individual clubs occasionally close for local events (a nearby marathon, extreme weather) but these are announced in the app 24 to 48 hours ahead.
Pro Tips Before You Commit
- Tour on a weekday evening between 5pm and 7pm. That is the busiest window. If the equipment is still accessible then, it will be fine any other time.
- Ask for the promotional rate, do not accept the rack rate. LA Fitness runs quiet in-club promos almost every month; sales counselors have discretion to waive the initiation fee if you ask.
- Get every quote in writing. Verbal promises about future price locks are worth nothing once the sales rep leaves the club.
- Read the exact clause on annual fees. Most members are surprised in month 8 by a $59 annual fee they were never verbally told about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LA Fitness open on Thanksgiving? Yes, but with early close at 2 pm.
Is LA Fitness closed on New Year's Day? No, it is open with reduced hours (typically 8 am to 4 pm).
Does Kids Klub run on holidays? Rarely. Kids Klub is closed on most major holidays even when the gym is open.
Are pool hours reduced on holidays? Yes, the pool often closes an hour earlier than the club on holidays.
Bottom Line
Almost every day of the year is open with reduced hours. Christmas is the one closure. Check the app the day before any holiday to be sure of the exact schedule.