Madison, AL Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Madison — and by how many days.
Every holiday that moves pickup, 2026–2027
Upcoming first; earlier dates collapse below the table.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps the Thursday, Nov 12 route to Friday, Nov 13. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps Thursday, Nov 26 collection to Friday, Nov 27. |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps the Thursday, Jan 22 route to Friday, Jan 23. |
| Presidents Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps the Thursday, Feb 19 route to Friday, Feb 20. |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps the Thursday, May 28 route to Friday, May 29. |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Runs one day later | The county table maps the Thursday, Sep 10 route to Friday, Sep 11. |
“Runs one day later” moves every route on or after the holiday by one weekday. Saturday/Sunday observances normally don’t move weekday routes.
How a holiday week works in Madison
The rule behind the table above, applied to your street.
Your regular day is Thursday. The dated moves in the table above are the exceptions; every other week runs the regular day. Set bins out the night before a holiday-week pickup.
Common questions
Holiday-related questions first.
What day is garbage pickup in Madison, AL?
Every Thursday. Madison County Sanitation collects household garbage citywide on Thursdays (256-532-3718, sanitation@madisoncountyal.gov).
When is yard debris and large-item pickup in Madison?
Republic Services (256-327-4449) collects yard debris and large items under the city's program; the day depends on your street - check the schedule document linked on the city's Garbage/Trash Service page.
What items won't Madison's yard debris and large-item pickup take?
Republic's trash service (yard debris and large items) does not take paint, oil, batteries, gas, TVs, computers, microwaves, tires, clothes or blankets, paper, perishables, glass, or construction materials. Hazardous materials go to the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (swdahsv.org). Household garbage restrictions are not listed on the city page.
Does recycling in Madison follow the Thursday garbage schedule?
No. Madison County Sanitation collects household garbage on Thursdays. RANA recycling is a separate monthly service for eligible single-family homes; the city does not publish a fixed monthly pickup date.
Do Friday holidays delay Thursday garbage pickup in Madison?
No. Madison County's 2026 table keeps Thursday collection on Thursday when the holiday is Friday, including Juneteenth, the observed Independence Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day 2027. The table does not list New Year's Day 2026.