What is the 1-day holiday delay rule for trash pickup?

When an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday, curbside collection for that day and all remaining days in that calendar week is postponed by one business day (e.g., Monday routes run Tuesday, Thursday routes run Friday, and Friday routes run Saturday). Pickup days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on their normal schedule.

Does Republic Services pick up trash on holidays?

Republic Services operates regular collection schedules on most minor federal holidays (such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and July 4th in many Southern Nevada and Western regions). Standard 1-day delays primarily apply to Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day when they fall on weekdays. Check your specific address to verify local franchise rules.

Which holidays cause trash pickup delays in 2026?

Across the US, the three universal holiday closures observed by virtually all haulers (Republic Services, Waste Management, DSNY, DOTI) are New Year's Day (Jan 1), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), and Christmas Day (Dec 25). In cities like Denver, Austin, and Phoenix, Memorial Day and Labor Day also cause a 1-day slide.

How does the Columbus Color Day trash system handle holidays?

In Columbus, Ohio, residents follow a Color Day schedule (Navy, Ruby, Gray, Pink, or Gold). Whenever a city holiday occurs on a weekday, the entire color assignment rotates forward by one business day for all residents citywide rather than following a standard weekend catch-up.

OFFICIAL 2026 CALENDAR · 12 US METROS✓ Verified Against Hauler Operating Rules

2026 Holiday Trash Schedule & Route Delays

Wondering if an upcoming holiday affects your trash, recycling, or bulk pickup? Curbside collection shifts forward by one business day during observed closures. Select your metro area below to view verified 2026 holiday calendars:

2026 Holiday Route Slide Summary: When a recognized municipal holiday falls on a weekday, curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection services shift forward by one business day for that day and all remaining days of the week. Friday routes are collected on Saturday. Normal pickup resumes the following Monday. Check your city or enter your street address to confirm route impacts.

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Las Vegas 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule

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2026 Las Vegas (Republic Services Southern Nevada) Holiday Service Calendar

*Delays affect collection days on or after the observed holiday

Holiday	Date	Service Status	Route Impact Details
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 1, 2026	1-Day Slide (Observed)	Observed Holiday: Thursday routes collected Friday; Friday routes collected Saturday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Monday, January 19, 2026	Regular Service	Regular collection schedule (Republic Services operates normal routes)
Presidents' Day	Monday, February 16, 2026	Regular Service	Regular collection schedule (No delay)
Memorial Day	Monday, May 25, 2026	Regular Service	Regular collection schedule (Republic Services operates normal routes in Southern Nevada)
Independence Day (Observed)	Friday, July 3, 2026	Regular Service	Regular collection schedule (Republic Services operates normal routes)
Labor Day	Monday, September 7, 2026	Regular Service	Regular collection schedule (Republic Services operates normal routes in Southern Nevada)
Nevada Day	Friday, October 30, 2026	Regular Service	Regular residential collection schedule
Veterans Day	Wednesday, November 11, 2026	Regular Service	Regular residential collection schedule
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 26, 2026	1-Day Slide (Observed)	Official Holiday Closure: Thursday routes collected Friday; Friday routes collected Saturday
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25, 2026	1-Day Slide (Observed)	Official Holiday Closure: Friday routes collected Saturday, December 26

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How Holiday Route Shifts Work When Observed:

When an observed holiday delays your service area, collection for your scheduled day and any subsequent days in that calendar week is postponed by one business day:

MONDAY HOLIDAY WEEK

Mon → Tue · Tue → Wed · Thu → Fri · Fri → Sat

Routes scheduled on/after Monday slide 1 day

THURSDAY HOLIDAY (THANKSGIVING)

Mon-Wed normal · Thu → Fri · Fri → Sat

Mon-Wed pickups are unaffected; Thu/Fri slide 1 day

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