Memorial Day is here, and the New York City subway is running on a Sunday schedule all day Monday, May 25, 2026. That sounds simple — until you realize the weekend’s biggest planned outages are still in effect Monday morning. If you are heading to a barbecue, a parade, or the beach, here is exactly what is running and what is not.
What Lines Are Affected on Monday, May 25
7 Train: Out Between Queens and Manhattan Until 10:30 a.m.
The biggest single change for Monday morning: 7 trains are not running between 74 St-Broadway in Queens and 34 St-Hudson Yards from 11:30 p.m. Friday through 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to the MTA Weekender. In Queens, 7 trains shuttle every 10 minutes between Flushing-Main St and 74 St-Broadway.
Three free shuttle bus routes are bridging the gap: T320 (74 St-Broadway to Queensboro Plaza, local stops), T323 (Queensboro Plaza to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av, local stops), and the overnight T260 in Manhattan between Times Sq-42 St and 34 St-Hudson Yards. The 42 St Shuttle is running all weekend, including overnight.
The most useful alternative: the LIRR is accepting subway riders at no additional cost at Flushing, Mets-Willets Point, Woodside, Grand Central Madison, and Penn Station. If you are heading to Midtown from Queens before 10:30 a.m., that is your fastest option.
J Train and Z Train: Suspended Through Tuesday 5 a.m.
J trains are running in two disconnected sections through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 26: between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction, and between Marcy Av and Broad St. Z service is not running at all. The MTA cites elevator ADA work at Myrtle Ave plus track replacement and structure painting.
For Middle Village-Metropolitan Av to Marcy Av, take the free B107 shuttle buses making all M stops. Between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av, take the free T433 shuttle buses making all J stops. For service between Marcy Av and Delancey St-Essex St, transfer to the M.
4 Train and 5 Train: Manhattan Service Disrupted
Through 5 a.m. Tuesday, 4 trains are not running between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Crown Hts-Utica Av or New Lots Av, and 5 trains are not running between Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green. The MTA points to track switch replacement.
4 trains will run between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, going local in Manhattan. During days and evenings, 5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Grand Central-42 St every 12 minutes. The 3 train runs every 8 minutes during the day and evening, and serves New Lots Av all weekend. For direct Manhattan-Brooklyn service, take the 2, 3, N, Q, R, or W.
Everything Else: Sunday Schedule
All other subway lines run on a normal Sunday schedule on Memorial Day. The Staten Island Railway also runs on a Sunday schedule, per the MTA’s official Memorial Day announcement.
Summer Bonus: New Rockaway and Beach Service
Starting this weekend, the Rockaway Park Shuttle (S) is extended to Rockaway Blvd on weekends through Labor Day, giving you a transfer to any A train heading out to the beach. The Bx12-SBS now runs weekend service to Orchard Beach, and the Q35 diverts directly into Jacob Riis Park from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays through September 7.
Service changes are subject to change. Check mta.info/alerts or the MTA app before you head out, and sign up for service alerts tailored to your line.
