UPDATE: Leon County Holiday Closures and Service Changes for Thanksgiving and Family Day

The following advisory has been updated to include information on County office closures for Wednesday, November 26.

The following closures and service changes will occur in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 27, and Family Day on Friday, November 28.

Closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28

• Leon County offices
• Leon County libraries
• Leon County community centers (excluding reservations previously requested)
• Leon County Animal Control (administrative offices and shelter; emergency response remains available, see below)

Closed Thursday, November 27

• Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility
• Leon County Rural Waste Centers
• Leon County Household Hazardous Waste Center

Remain Open for the Holidays

• Leon County Parks and Recreation facilities (parks, greenways, campgrounds, and boat landings)

"Our dedicated County teams deliver outstanding service year-round," said Leon County Commission Chairman Christian Caban. "By extending our holiday closure one additional day, we want to thank County employees for their hard work and give them a little extra time with their loved ones."

Celebrate Florida Family Day

On Friday, November 28, celebrate Florida Family Day, a day that highlights the importance of family togetherness, support, and love.

In 2021, the Leon County Commission and the City of Tallahassee Commission jointly declared the day after Thanksgiving as Family Day, a testament to the community’s commitment to celebrating the importance of families, unity, support, and love. As the first community in Florida to make this proclamation, Leon County invites residents and visitors alike to commemorate this special occasion by spending quality time with loved ones, shopping locally at Leon County businesses, and enjoying other arts, culture, and outdoor amenities communitywide. Visit www.FloridaFamilyDay.com for more information on Florida Family Day.

Additional Service Information

All LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library branches will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, and will resume normal operating hours at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 29.

The Leon County Solid Waste Management Facility, Rural Waste Centers, and Household Hazardous Waste Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27. Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, November 28. For more information, call the Leon County Solid Waste Management Division at 850-606-1800.

Residential waste collection routes will be delayed by one day for citizens whose normal pick-up day is Thursday or Friday of the holiday week. Waste Pro’s holiday schedule can be found at WasteProUSA.com/Leon-County. For more information, call the Leon County Solid Waste Management Division at 850-606-1800.

In the event of an animal-related emergency, service is available by calling the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at (850) 606-5800. Leon County Animal Control encourages residents to only use this service to report dangerous or aggressive dogs, sick or injured domestic animals, and animal cruelty. Injured wildlife calls will be forwarded to the St. Francis Wildlife Association at (850) 627-4151.

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