Politics & Government

Howard County's Holiday Schedule

County government offices shut down until the new year, countywide trash collection dates slide and other information.

County Public Schools
Closed Dec. 26–30

School Offices
Closed Dec. 26–27, Dec. 30 

County Government Offices
Closed Dec. 26–Jan. 2

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County Libraries
Closed Dec. 24–26 and Jan. 1–2

County Senior Centers
Closed Dec. 26–Jan. 2

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County Parks
Closed Dec. 25–26; Jan 1–2

County Indoor Recreation Centers
Closed Dec 24 at 5 p.m. through Jan. 2 

Trash Collection
No pickup Dec. 26 or Jan. 2; all collection days occur one day later than usual

Alpha Ridge Landfill
Closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

Courts
Closed Dec. 23–26 and Dec. 30–Jan. 2

Animal Shelter
Closed Dec. 24–26 and Dec. 31–Jan. 2 

Howard Transit
Non-operational Dec. 25 and Jan. 1


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