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Posted on: January 6, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Orange County Government Announces Closings, Service Alterations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Orange County Government will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Please note the following exceptions:

  • Solid Waste: No recycling collection on Monday, Jan. 19. For the remainder of the week, recycling collection will be delayed by one day. The Waste and Recycling Centers, Landfill/Disposal Centers, and Solid Waste Administration Office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19.
  • Animal Services: Will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19. They ask that, as always, people call 9-1-1 if they have an animal-related emergency when they are closed, such as animal bites to humans or exposure to rabies.
  • 9-1-1 Services: Will be available. Please only call 9-1-1 to report emergencies.
  • Library: The Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough and the Southern Branch Library in Carrboro will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19.

The county will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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