Holiday collection changes
MLK, Memorial, Labor Day: no Monday collection; Mon/Tue routes collected Tuesday through Friday, no Saturday, no yard waste that week. Thanksgiving and Christmas: one-day delay for Thursday/Friday routes (Friday to Saturday). New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, July 4, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day: no change.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thursday, November 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
Charlotte collection day lookup
Charlotte holiday collection policy, last verified October 28, 2026. Rules can change by year, so confirm on the city page.