Only the holidays below change collection in Columbus.
| Holiday | Date | What changes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Color zones move one weekday later from this week on. Wednesday → Thu, Nov 12 · Thursday → Fri, Nov 13 · Friday → Sat, Nov 14 | Official |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Color zones move one weekday later from this week on. Thursday → Fri, Nov 27 · Friday → Sat, Nov 28 | Official |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Color zones move one weekday later from this week on. Friday → Sat, Dec 26 | Official |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Color zones move one weekday later from this week on. Friday → Sat, Jan 2 | Official |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Color zones move one weekday later from this week on. Monday → Tue, Jan 19 · Tuesday → Wed, Jan 20 · Wednesday → Thu, Jan 21 · Thursday → Fri, Jan 22 · Friday → Sat, Jan 23 | Official |
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 color days and recycling zones (City of Columbus GIS) · Find My Collection Day (columbus.gov). Verified October 14, 2026. Report an error.