Lexington-Fayette, KY Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Lexington-Fayette — and by how many days.
Every holiday that moves pickup, 2026–2027
Upcoming first; earlier dates collapse below the table.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day earlier | Makeup day Wed Dec 23, 2026. |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day earlier | No collection; makeup day Wed Dec 31, 2025 (makeup PRECEDES holiday). |
| Independence Day (observed) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Runs one day earlier | Makeup day Wed Jul 1, 2026. |
- Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11, 2026) — No makeup day required.
“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 Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington, KY?
Collection areas are mapped (5 QUAD areas); your exact weekday comes from the city's Lex Find lookup. Holidays use a makeup-day-BEFORE rule.
Does Lexington move collection after a holiday?
Unusually, the makeup day PRECEDES the holiday (mostly the Wednesday before) - e.g. Christmas 2026 makeup is Wed Dec 23.