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City of Boston Holidays

View a list of City-recognized holidays during the year.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day

  • City offices and BCYF Community Centers are closed. Boston Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Friday, December 25, 2026 - Christmas Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Friday, January 1, 2027 - New Year's Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, January 18, 2027 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, February 15, 2027 - Presidents Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Wednesday, March 17, 2027 - Evacuation Day

  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are all open.
  • Street cleaning and trash and recycling pickups are on a normal schedule.

Monday, April 19, 2027 - Patriots Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, May 31, 2027 - Memorial Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Thursday, June 17, 2027 - Bunker Hill Day

  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are all open.
  • Street cleaning and trash and recycling pickups are on a normal schedule.

Friday, June 18, 2027 - Juneteenth (Observed)

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Sunday parking rules are in effect.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, July 5, 2027 - Independence Day (Observed)

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, September 6, 2027 - Labor Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Monday, October 11, 2027 - Indigenous Peoples Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Thursday, November 11, 2027 - Veterans Day

  • City offices and BCYF Community Centers are closed. Boston Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Thursday, November 25, 2027 - Thanksgiving Day

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Friday, December 24, 2027 - Christmas Day (Observed)

  • City offices, Boston Public Libraries, and BCYF Community Centers are closed.
  • Parking meters are free with no time limit.
  • Daytime street cleaning is canceled, but overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
  • Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.
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