Holiday Closure Calendar

Is trash picked up on holidays in Washington DC, DC?

Official Last verified October 28, 2026

Holiday collection changes

When a holiday occurs, collection day slides to the next day for the rest of the week. Twice-a-week areas: Monday slides to Tuesday, Thursday to Friday; Tuesday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday.

Holidays listed by the city

MLK Day
Washington's Birthday
Emancipation Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day

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Source

Washington DC holiday collection policy, last verified October 28, 2026. Rules can change by year, so confirm on the city page.