Holidays delay refuse and recycling by one day for the rest of the week (Juneteenth is the exception: no delay).
| Holiday | Date | What changes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thursday → Fri, Nov 27 · Friday → Sat, Nov 28 | Expected |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday → Sat, Dec 26 | Expected |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday → Sat, Jan 2 | Expected |
What the status means
- Official: The City published this make-up day.
- City rule: Applies the City's published standing holiday rule.
- Expected: Based on the City's past holiday notices. The City confirms a few days before.
- Not announced: The City usually suspends collection that day but has not said how it will be made up.
Sources: Refuse routes (City of Grand Rapids GIS) · Recycling routes (City of Grand Rapids GIS). Verified October 14, 2026. Report an error.