Louisville, KY Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Louisville — 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 | Week-wide +1 day delay |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day later | No collection in USD; that day and the rest of the week delayed one day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay |
| Juneteenth Freedom Day | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay; weekend holiday -> check alerts/Recycle Coach |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Runs one day later | Week-wide +1 day delay |
“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 Louisville
The rule behind the table above, applied to your street.
Your regular day is the one shown for your area in the collection table on the city page — extra days that appear only in some weeks are holiday-week exceptions, not a second weekly pickup. On a holiday week, check the city's notice or the exceptions table above before assuming a normal day. Set bins out the night before a holiday-week pickup.
Common questions
Holiday-related questions first.
Does Louisville Metro pick up my trash?
Only inside the Urban Services District (residences of 8 or fewer units, condos, and small businesses within it). Outside the USD, small cities run their own service and unincorporated residents hire private haulers.
What day is garbage pickup in Louisville?
Weekly Monday-Friday on one of 104 mapped routes assigned by address - look up via MyLouisville.
How often is recycling collected in Louisville?
Every other week, on 49 mapped routes.
How do holidays affect Louisville collection?
No collection on 8 Metro holidays; that day and all remaining collections that week slide one day later.
How do I get rid of large items in Louisville?
Large items go by appointment - schedule a Large Item Set Out through Metro311 (311 or 502-574-5000) or MyLouisville.