Alternate Side Parking Suspension NYC 2026 Schedule: Full Calendar

The NYC alternate side parking suspension schedule for 2026 covers every holiday, religious observance, and emergency weather event where you don’t need to move your car — and this is the complete list. On suspension days, you do not need to move your car for street cleaning — but that does not mean all parking rules are off.

This is the complete 2026 ASP suspension calendar, verified against the official NYC DOT release. Bookmark this page and check it before every overnight park.

Critical: What a Suspension Does and Does NOT Cover

A suspension lifts the ASP street cleaning restriction only. On suspension days, meters still apply. No Standing zones still apply. Hydrant rules still apply. Fire lane restrictions still apply. A suspension is not a free parking holiday — it only means you do not have to move your car for the street sweeper on that specific day.

The Complete 2026 ASP Suspension Calendar

DateDayHoliday / Reason
January 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day
January 6TuesdayThree Kings’ Day
January 19MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day
February 12ThursdayLincoln’s Birthday
February 16MondayWashington’s Birthday / President’s Day / Lunar New Year’s Eve
February 17TuesdayLunar New Year
February 18WednesdayAsh Wednesday / Losar
May 22FridayShavuoth
May 23SaturdayShavuoth
May 25MondayMemorial Day
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha
June 19FridayJuneteenth
July 3FridayIndependence Day (observed)
July 4SaturdayIndependence Day
July 23ThursdayTisha B’Av
August 15SaturdayFeast of the Assumption
September 7MondayLabor Day
September 12SaturdayRosh Hashanah
September 13SundayRosh Hashanah
September 21MondayYom Kippur
September 26SaturdaySukkot
September 27SundaySukkot
October 3SaturdayShemini Atzeret
October 4SundaySimchas Torah
October 8ThursdayDiwali
October 12MondayItalian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
November 1SundayAll Saints’ Day
November 3TuesdayElection Day
November 11WednesdayVeterans Day
November 26ThursdayThanksgiving
December 25FridayChristmas Day

Emergency suspensions for snow operations and severe weather are announced separately and not listed here. Always check nyc.gov or 311 for real-time suspension status during weather events.

Emergency and Weather Suspensions

In addition to the holiday calendar above, the city suspends ASP during snow emergencies and major weather events. These are announced on short notice through:

• nyc.gov — official city website

• 311 — call or use the 311 app

• NYC DOT social media accounts

• NYC Emergency Management alerts

During the winter of 2026, ASP was suspended multiple times for snow operations — including a suspension through March 1, 2026 following a major storm. These weather suspensions are separate from the holiday calendar and cannot be predicted in advance.

The rule during any suspension: Even if ASP is suspended, read every other sign on your block. Meters still run. No Standing Anytime zones still apply. Hydrant rules still apply. A suspension only removes the street cleaning restriction — nothing else.

How to Check ASP Status in Real Time

• NYC.gov: Go to nyc.gov and search ‘alternate side parking’ for current day status.

• 311: Call or text 311 — they confirm suspension status instantly.

• SpotAngels app: The SpotAngels app shows real-time ASP status street by street and updates for suspensions automatically.

Never assume a holiday means ASP is suspended. Not every holiday triggers a suspension — only the specific dates listed above. If your holiday is not on this list, ASP is in effect.

The 5-Minute Grace Period

On any day ASP is in effect, the 5-minute grace period applies. No ticket can legally be issued until 5 minutes after the restriction begins. On days when a weather suspension lifts and ASP resumes, the grace period applies from the moment enforcement begins again.

For the full breakdown on how the grace period works and how to use it to get a ticket dismissed — [link to 5-minute grace period post].

Quick Reference: ASP Suspension Rules

QuestionAnswer
Do I need to move my car on a suspension day?No — ASP street cleaning restriction is lifted
Do meters still apply on suspension days?Yes — always
Do hydrant rules still apply?Yes — always
Do No Standing zones still apply?Yes — always
How do I check if today is a suspension?nyc.gov, 311, or SpotAngels app
Are weather suspensions on this calendar?No — announced separately in real time
Does the 5-minute grace period still apply?Yes — on any day ASP is in effect

The suspension calendar is one of the most useful tools a New York City driver has. Know the dates, check before you park overnight near a holiday, and you will never get caught by a ticket on a day you thought was safe.

For the complete guide to how alternate side parking works, how to read the signs, and what the local double-parking rules actually are — read our full [alternate side parking NYC explained] guide.

This calendar reflects the official 2026 NYC DOT ASP suspension schedule as released. Additional suspensions may be added for weather events or other emergency reasons. Always verify at nyc.gov before relying on this calendar for overnight parking decisions.

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