When Las Vegas Pools and Dayclubs Open and Close
Las Vegas dayclubs open in March and close by late October, and the big bookings start weeks after opening day. How the season runs, and what keeps going through winter.
The short answerMost Las Vegas dayclubs open in March and close between late September and late October. The first weekends are quiet: headline DJs and full weekend schedules arrive around the last weekend of March and early April. Two pool parties keep running through winter, Marquee Dayclub under its heated dome and Stadium Swim downtown.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | March | Encore Beach Club, Marquee Dayclub, Tao Beach, LIV Beach and Palm Tree Beach Club opened between 6 March and late March in 2026. Early weekends are often Friday to Sunday only. |
| Big bookings | Late March to early April | Headline DJs and full weekend schedules begin. |
| EDC week | Mid May | The busiest week outside a holiday. OMNIA Dayclub opened its 2026 season on 15 May for it. |
| Peak | Memorial Day to Labor Day | The longest hours, the fullest calendars and the highest prices. |
| Closing | Late September to late October | Most dayclubs announce their final weekend in September. |
| Winter | November to February | Marquee Dayclub Dome, Friday to Sunday, and Stadium Swim, every day. |
How the season starts
Dayclubs do not open on one shared date. In 2026 the Strip’s big pool parties opened across March, starting from the first week of the month. Early on, many open at weekends only, and a cold or windy March day can close a deck altogether.
If a trip falls in March, check that the specific pool is open that week rather than assuming it is. What’s open today lists the venues trading right now.
When the big DJs arrive
Opening weekend is rarely the weekend to go for a name DJ. The big residencies and full weekend schedules start around the last weekend of March and into early April, once the weather settles and spring break brings the crowd.
The season then builds through April to EDC week in mid May, when every dayclub runs a separate programme around the festival. The EDC week guide covers how that week works.
Peak season
From Memorial Day weekend in late May to Labor Day weekend in early September, every dayclub runs its fullest calendar. This is also when door prices, table minimums and hotel rates are at their highest, and when free and reduced entry lists are most likely to close early.
When the pools close
Most seasonal dayclubs finish between late September and late October, and usually announce their closing weekend in September. Some of the biggest, including Tao Beach, Marquee Dayclub and Encore Beach Club, have historically run into mid or late October for final weekends. Columbus Day weekend is the last three-day weekend that falls inside the season.
Hotel pools behave differently. Many large resorts shut most of their pools for winter but keep at least one heated pool open for hotel guests. On a normal day, most resort pools close around sunset, between 5pm and 8pm depending on the time of year.
Pool parties that run through winter
Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan encloses its deck under a dome for the colder months. The dome covers about 23,000 square feet and rises more than 50 feet, heaters hold the air near 85°F and the water near 90°F, and it opens Friday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Stadium Swim at Circa, downtown, is open every day of the year. Its six pools are heated and face a giant screen showing sport.
For heated hotel pools that stay open in winter, see Las Vegas pools that stay open in winter.
Plan around the calendar
- March: confirm the pool is open that week, and expect weekends only at some venues.
- April to mid May: the best balance of full schedules, warm weather and prices below summer peaks.
- Holiday weekends: book entry and tables well ahead, because free lists often close.
- September: watch for closing dates, which are usually announced this month.
- November to February: plan around Marquee’s dome at weekends or Stadium Swim.
Questions people ask
Are Las Vegas pool parties open in March?
Most Strip dayclubs open during March, but not all on the same date, and many open at weekends only at first. Check the specific venue for the week you are visiting.
When do the big DJs start playing at Vegas dayclubs?
Headline DJs and full weekend schedules usually begin around the last weekend of March and early April, then build towards EDC week in mid May.
When do Las Vegas pool parties close for the season?
Most seasonal dayclubs close between late September and late October. Closing weekends are usually announced in September.
Is there a pool party in Las Vegas in winter?
Yes. Marquee Dayclub runs under a heated dome from Friday to Sunday, and Stadium Swim at Circa is open every day of the year.
Do Las Vegas hotel pools close in winter?
Many resorts close most of their pools, but a number keep at least one heated pool open through winter, usually for hotel guests only.
Sources
- Tao Group: the Marquee Dayclub Dome
- Las Vegas Then & Now: pools open year-round (updated 9 September 2026)
- Vegas Food & Fun: when pools close in Vegas
Checked 13 September 2026. Prices, hours and policies change, so confirm with the venue before you book.
