Thanksgiving 2020: What's Open, Closed In Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — Thursday, Nov. 26 is Thanksgiving Day and a federal holiday, which means government offices, schools and some businesses will take a break in its observance.

City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

Here are the openings/closings to be aware of on Thursday, Nov. 26:

U.S. Post Office: Closed

State Offices: Closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27

City of Charlotte Offices: Closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27

Charlotte Trash Collection: Trash collection services will be provided on a one-day delay beginning Friday, November 27 with Friday customers receiving service on Saturday, November 28.

County Offices: Closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27

This includes all units of the Department of Social Services, the Tax Office, Elections Office, the Register of Deeds Office, and the Land Use and Environmental Services Agency offices.

Department of Social Services: hotlines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected abuse or neglect. To report abuse of seniors or the disabled, call 704-336-CARE (2273). To report abuse, neglect or human trafficking of children, call 980-31-HELPS (43577).

Mecklenburg County Health Department: Closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27

Solid Waste: Administrative offices closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. All Solid Waste facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and reopen normal hours on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Park and Recreation: Parks, nature preserves and greenways will remain open.

All Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, Nature Centers and indoor Rental Facilities remain closed due to COVID-19. Remote learning sites, for those registered, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

CharMeck 311: will close Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Outside regular business hours, CharMeck 311 callers can report water, sewer, storm water and animal issues via an automated service that dispatches assistance. Residents can also submit service requests online 24 hours a day or access dozens of city services by downloading the CLT+ mobile app. Please call 911 for any emergencies.

Schools and Administrative Offices: Closed

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