Matthews, NC Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Every holiday that moves pickup in Matthews — and by how many days.
Measured 2026-09-19 · QA pending
Next holiday change
Nov 26 · Thanksgiving Day
Regular schedule
Weekly collection 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 | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
Earlier 2026 dates
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Runs one day later | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Runs one day later | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Runs one day later | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Runs one day later | Waste Pro does not collect; the rest of the week moves one day (Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat). Other holidays: no interruptions. |
“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 Matthews
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 Matthews, NC?
Weekly - Waste Pro maps your address to a day; recycling is every other week as week A or B per the town's 2026-27 calendar. Six Waste Pro holidays slide the rest of the week one day.