Outer Banks

Labor Day Weekend On The Outer Banks

06/17/2025 | by Cory McDowell | Outer Banks Holidays and Special Occasions

Labor Day isn’t one of those holidays where you have to spend a lot of money on gifts and food, nor is it one with requirements on what you should do, except for one very important order. You must, and we can’t say this enough, have a good time doing as little or as much as you want, especially when you are staying in the Outer Banks to celebrate. You can spend every minute of your days running from one activity or another, or you can relax and enjoy Labor Day weekend on the Outer Banks, simply by staying in and exploring the amenities and comforts of our Pirate’s Cove Realty holiday hideaways; the choice is yours! 

Sandy Beaches Await 

Doing nothing can be even more wonderful when you do nothing on our Outer Banks beaches, letting the sun warm your skin as the ocean roars, the sun shines, and the possibilities for doing more of the same stretch out before you in an endless array of nothingness. You can also build sandcastles with your kids, rent jet skis and zip across the waves, and walk for miles, people, birds, and beach cottage watching. You know the rules; all you must do is have fun! 

Fishing Can be the Next Best Thing to Doing Nothing 

Whether you hire a fishing charter during your Labor Day weekend on the Outer Banks or you sit on the shore, pole in hand, cooler at side, fishing can be the next best thing to doing nothing and if you do catch a fish, we don’t think you will mind the extra effort it takes to reel in the big one! And if you do decide you want to charter a fishing expedition, there are quite a few fishing charters in the area, including Getcha One Fishing Charters right here in Manteo. 

Shop the Sales 

Holiday sales make vacation shopping for the Labor Day weekend on the Outer Banks even more fun, and for a real treat, you may want to visit Scarborough Faire Shopping Village located in Duck. Charming, whimsical, and offering a large selection of boutiques and some yummy restaurants, you could spend the day seeking treasures of all kinds, maybe stopping midway to enjoy some wine and charcuterie at Wine & Board! 

Frolic with the Dolphins 

Although they may look very busy, the pods of dolphins spotted during your tour with Captain Johnny’s Dolphin Watch are actually doing what you are doing during your adventures over the Labor Day weekend in the Outer Banks, simply playing and enjoying not having any responsibilities. The difference is that is how the silvery creatures live their lives; you just have a weekend!  

Lighthouses and Leisure Time 

Your Labor Day weekend on the Outer Banks is going to be a special one and obviously, we haven’t even scratched the surface of all that you can do during your stay. Maybe you will enjoy a tour of lighthouses, there are 5 in the Outer Banks, or maybe you will stay at home in your Pirate’s Cove Realty holiday haven, relaxing in hot tubs, swimming in pools, and sleeping late every morning of the long weekend. Reserve your favorite escape today! 

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