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Updated October 10, 2026
The end of October is a busy time to move, on Long Island and in the city. Leases turn over, the weather is still good, and a few big events change traffic. If you are moving between Long Island and New York City at the end of the month, here are five things to know before you pick the day.
1. Book early
October 31 is a Saturday this year. Month-end weekends fill up first, so book now or pick a weekday. A weekday move can also be easier with building elevators and the curb.
2. Halloween night
The Village Halloween Parade goes up Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street at 7 PM on October 31. If your move ends in Manhattan, expect closed streets nearby and finish early.
3. Marathon Sunday
The NYC Marathon runs through all five boroughs on Sunday, November 1. Many streets close, so plan around it if any part of your move is in the city that day. For the drive itself, our guide to Long Island parkways and moving trucks explains which roads trucks can use.
4. Shorter days
Clocks go back on November 1 and it gets dark before 5 PM. Start your move in the morning so the carry and the setup happen in daylight.
5. Wet leaves, slippery steps
Sweep the stoop and the walkway before the crew comes, and put a mat at each door. Wet leaves on steps are a real risk when the crew is carrying heavy pieces.
Book your fall move early
Call (516) 246-5901 or send the quote form on our home page for a free written estimate, 7 days a week. Moving within Nassau County? Read our Nassau County moving guide. We are a family business since 1999, licensed and insured: see our company facts.
Your end-of-October plan
- Pick the date: a weekday is easier than Saturday, October 31.
- Check the city calendar: the Halloween parade on the evening of October 31 and the Marathon on Sunday, November 1.
- Start early: daylight ends earlier after the clocks change on November 1.
- Prepare the outside: sweep the steps and walkway and put a mat at each door.
- Book the elevator and the COI if a building is involved on either end.
Moves between Long Island and the city run on expressways, not parkways, so allow time for traffic and tell us your preferred start time. We plan the route and the crew around it.
Common questions
What day of the week is October 31, 2026?
A Saturday. Month-end weekends fill up first, so book early or pick a weekday.
When is the 2026 NYC Marathon?
Sunday, November 1. It runs through all five boroughs and many streets close, so plan any city leg of your move around it.
When do the clocks change this fall?
Clocks go back on Sunday, November 1, and it gets dark before 5 PM. Start your move in the morning.
Is a weekday move easier at the end of the month?
Often, yes. Month-end weekends fill up first, and buildings and the curb are usually easier on a weekday.
Do you move between Long Island and NYC?
Yes. We move local and long distance, NYC and New Jersey, and between Long Island and the city.
