Anne Arundel Sets 2026 Holiday Closure Schedule | The Locally Times
The county has designated ten official holidays for 2026, including federal observances and Election Day, allowing residents to plan for changes in government services.
Anne Arundel County has published its official holiday calendar for 2026, outlining ten dates when county government offices will be closed and services will be impacted. The schedule was posted across the websites of multiple county departments, including Planning and Zoning, the Office of Transportation, and the Department of Public Works, ensuring a consistent and coordinated schedule for residents and businesses to follow throughout the year. According to the county’s published calendar, the closures will affect government operations on a monthly basis for much of the year, beginning in the spring and concluding with the winter holidays. ## Spring and Summer Service Pauses The 2026 holiday schedule begins in the spring with the observance of Good Friday on April 3. This is followed by two federal holidays in late spring and early summer. The county will also close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. As summer continues, county offices will close on Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. These five dates account for half of the total holidays scheduled for the year, providing a clear timeline for residents to anticipate closures during the warmer months. ## Fall and Winter Holiday Observances The county’s holiday schedule resumes in the fall with three closures in November. Anne Arundel County will observe Election Day as a holiday on Tuesday, November 3. This is followed by Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. Later in the month, the county will close for two consecutive days for the Thanksgiving holiday, on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The final county holiday for 2026 is Christmas Day, with offices scheduled to be closed on Friday, December 25. The consistent listing of these dates across departments from the County Executive’s office to the Board of Elections provides a unified planning document for the public. ## Planning for Holiday Service Changes The official calendar confirms that county government offices will be closed on these ten dates. However, the document does not provide specific details on how each holiday will affect individual services, such as curbside trash and recycling collection, public library hours, or public transportation routes. Residents should anticipate that these services may operate on modified schedules on and around the designated holidays. The county’s calendar, posted by departments including Recreation and Parks and the Department of Aging and Disabilities, serves as a foundational guide for planning. For specific operational changes, residents are encouraged to consult individual department websites or contact them directly as each holiday approaches. The published calendar also does not specify the operational status or administrative staffing levels for emergency services like the Police and Fire Departments on these dates.