From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
In Summary:
Apopka city offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no trash collection on the holiday, and residents are advised to wait for their next regularly scheduled pickup. Public safety services, including police, fire, and medical response, will continue operating without interruption.
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The City of Apopka has announced its holiday schedule for Thanksgiving 2025, including office closures and adjustments to residential trash collection. City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, giving employees time to observe the holiday with their families. All departments will return to normal operations on Monday, December 1, at 8 a.m.
Related: Orange County adjusts curbside collection schedule for Thanksgiving week.
Residents should take note of changes to sanitation services. There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. Instead, residential garbage pickup will resume on each household’s next regularly scheduled collection day. This means residents who normally receive service on Thursdays will need to wait until their next designated pickup date the following week.
City officials emphasized that essential public safety operations will remain fully staffed throughout the holiday. Police, Fire, and Medical (EMS) services will continue normal operations, ensuring that emergency response capabilities are not affected by the closure.
The City encourages residents to plan ahead for any additional waste that may accumulate during the holiday week, especially as households typically generate increased volume from Thanksgiving meals and gatherings. Those with questions about their specific trash collection schedule may contact Apopka’s Public Services Department once offices reopen on December 1.
Holiday office closures are standard for the City of Apopka, and officials noted the importance of providing municipal employees time to rest and spend time with loved ones. The City also reminds residents that many online services are available year-round, allowing the public to submit requests, pay utility bills, or access information even when physical offices are closed.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Apopka city leaders express appreciation for the community and wish all residents a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Further updates or reminders about holiday services will be shared on the City’s official website and social media channels.
Key Points:
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City offices will be closed November 27–28, with normal operations resuming December 1 at 8 a.m.
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No trash collection will occur on Thanksgiving Day; service resumes on each household’s next scheduled pickup.
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Police, Fire, and EMS services remain fully operational throughout the holiday period.
