Grand Forks City Offices to Close Wednesday
Most city offices and city refuse collection will be suspended on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Civic
Most Grand Forks city offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and regular city business will not be conducted that day. City refuse collection will not take place, while recycling pickup and emergency services will proceed as scheduled.
Why it matters
The closure marks Veterans Day and affects residents who rely on city offices and trash service during the holiday. Residents planning around the observance should note which services continue as normal.
Grand Forks city offices and CAT administrative offices are closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while emergency services and CAT bus routes operate as scheduled. The announcement does not state whether missed refuse collection will be made up later in the week.
The players
City of Grand Forks
The municipal government of Grand Forks, North Dakota, which operates city offices, refuse collection, and emergency services for the community.
All Cities Area Transit (CAT)
The public transit system serving Grand Forks and surrounding communities, operating fixed routes plus Dial-A-Ride and Senior Rider services.
The details
Regular city business is not conducted on Wednesday, November 11, and city refuse collection does not take place that day. Recycling pickup proceeds as scheduled, and all Cities Area Transit buses, including the Night bus, Senior Rider, and Dial-A-Ride, run normally.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: city offices closed, refuse collection suspended, CAT administrative offices closed for Veterans Day.
Legal Context
Municipal closures on Veterans Day follow the federal observance first recognized as a national holiday in 1954. Cities typically keep emergency services and transit running while suspending non-essential government operations.
Residents needing city offices or trash pickup should plan around the Wednesday closure and check the city calendar for any rescheduled collection. Transit riders can rely on CAT routes, including the Night bus and Dial-A-Ride, which run as usual.
The takeaway
Plan around the Wednesday closure by confirming trash pickup timing and noting that recycling and CAT buses still run. Residents with urgent city business should check the city website for any changes after the holiday.
What happens next
City offices reopen and regular refuse collection resumes after the Veterans Day holiday, though the schedule for rescheduled pickups was not announced.
Further reading
For other municipal service schedules, browse the Civic coverage on Grand Forks government operations.
More information
Check the Grand Forks city calendar and services information for updated schedules.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Grand Forks Herald.
