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2026 federal holidays — when trash pickup shifts

Most US cities push trash and recycling one weekday later the week of a federal holiday — but not all, and not for every holiday. Here's the 2026 guide.

HolidayDateTypical pickup shift
New Year’s DayThursday, January 1, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later
Presidents’ DayMonday, February 16, 2026Most cities do not shift — check your route
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later
JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Most cities do not shift — check your route
Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026 (observed Friday July 3)Some cities shift; many do not
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ DayMonday, October 12, 2026Most cities do not shift
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Most cities do not shift
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Pickup that week usually shifts one day later

Holiday behavior is set by your city or hauler, not by Pacio. Whether a given route actually shifts varies locally — always confirm with your provider. Pacio shifts your reminder only when your city's published calendar actually moves your pickup.

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