Only the holidays below change collection in Houston.
| Holiday | Date | What changes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Falls on a Wednesday, when there are no regular routes. | City rule |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thursday → Fri, Nov 27 · Friday → Sat, Nov 28 | Expected |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Collection usually stops that day; the City hasn't announced the make-up day yet. | Not announced |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday → Sat, Dec 26 | Expected |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Friday → Sat, Jan 2 | Expected |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Monday → Tue, Jan 19 · Tuesday → Wed, Jan 20 | Expected |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Monday → Tue, Feb 16 · Tuesday → Wed, Feb 17 | Expected |
| Spring Holiday | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Collection usually stops that day; the City hasn't announced the make-up day yet. | Not announced |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Monday → Tue, Jun 1 · Tuesday → Wed, Jun 2 | Expected |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 18, 2027 | Collection usually stops that day; the City hasn't announced the make-up day yet. | Not announced |
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: Solid Waste Management GIS layers (City of Houston) · 2026 bi-weekly recycling calendar (PDF) · City holiday list. Verified October 14, 2026. Report an error.