Santa Ana, CA Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule
Every holiday that moves pickup in Santa Ana — and by how many days.
Every holiday that moves pickup, 2026–2027
Upcoming first; earlier dates collapse below the table.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day * | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later | |
| Christmas Day * | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | |
| New Year's Day * | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later | |
| Thanksgiving Day * | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | Runs one day later | |
| Christmas Day * | Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Runs one day later |
* Observed date derived from the standard U.S. calendar; the service rule comes from the linked source.
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day * | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day later |
* Observed date derived from the standard U.S. calendar; the service rule comes from the linked source.
- Presidents Day (and similar federal holidays) — no pickup change is recorded.
“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 Santa Ana
The rule behind the table above, applied to your street.
Your regular day depends on your address — the city assigns collection days via its own lookup/map. On a holiday week, check the city's notice: delayed routes typically run one day later.
Common questions
Holiday-related questions first.
What day is trash pickup in Santa Ana, CA?
Weekly across six Monday-Friday day zones - use the city's Residential Trash Collection map or Republic Services (657) 467-6220.
Do holidays delay trash pickup in Santa Ana?
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's delay the rest of that week by one day; most other holidays (e.g. Presidents Day) run regular collection.