Houston Veterans Day 2026 trash pickup and office closures

Houston Chronicle · Ashley Soebroto · 2026-11-06 00:54 UTC

Houston offices and drop-off centers will close for Veterans Day, and curbside trash pickup will pause. Here’s what residents need to know.

This year, the federal holiday dedicated to recognizing previous and current members of the armed forces will fall on a Wednesday.

Veterans Day was originally established to mark the end of major World War I hostilities but evolved to honor U.S. veterans of all wars and those currently serving in uniform. Some Houston-area cities will host luncheons, parades and celebrations to commemorate the holiday.

Here's what will be open and closed on Veterans Day:

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