On City holidays, trash and recycling are collected one day late for the rest of the week. In neighborhoods with twice-a-week trash, the second pickup is canceled in holiday weeks.
| Holiday | Date | What changes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Wednesday → Thu, Nov 12 · Thursday → Fri, Nov 13 · Friday → Sat, Nov 14 · Saturday → Sun, Nov 15 | Expected |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thursday → Sat, Nov 28 | Expected |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Friday → Sun, Nov 29 · Saturday → Mon, Nov 30 | Expected |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday → Sat, Dec 26 · Saturday → Sun, Dec 27 | Expected |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday → Sat, Jan 2 · Saturday → Sun, Jan 3 | 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: Rubbish/Recycling Collection Day Boundaries (OpenDataPhilly) · Holiday collection notices (phila.gov). Verified October 14, 2026. Report an error.