RTA Service During the Holidays
On major holidays, the RTA observes limited service hours as posted below. Please see the Maps & Schedules for Saturday or Sunday Schedules of Service.
The Algiers Point-Canal Street ferry and Chalmette ferry operate on their normal, daily schedules on holidays. For some events on the Mississippi River, such as a fireworks show, the Algiers Point-Canal Street ferry may cease operation during the event. Visit Service Alerts to see ferry alerts.
Holiday (observed) |
Service Level |
New Year's Day |
Saturday Schedule |
M.L. King Day |
Saturday Schedule |
Mardi Gras |
Saturday Schedule |
Good Friday |
Saturday Schedule |
Indepedence Day |
Sunday Schedule |
Labor Day |
Saturday Schedule |
Thanksgiving Day |
Sunday Schedule |
Day After Thanksgiving |
Saturday Schedule |
Christmas Day |
Sunday Schedule |
New Year's Eve |
Sunday Schedule |
All lines will run operate on the modified service level described above with the exception of the following lines:
- 106 - Aurora (On a Saturday service level day, a regular weekday level service will be observed, On a Sunday service level day, there will be no service.)
- 108 - Algiers Local (On a Sunday service level day, there will be no service.)