Charles County, MD

12/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/30/2025 10:12

Charles County Government January Holiday Schedule

Charles County Government January Holiday Schedule

Post Date:12/30/2025 11:00 AM

News Release # 2025-132

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for January. All offices, facilities, and services not listed will be operating their normal hours.

Thursday Jan. 1

  • All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
  • VanGO is not operating.
  • The Crain Memorial Welcome Center is closed.
  • The Charles County Landfill, the Piney Church Road Mulch Facility, and all recycling centers will be closed.
  • Curbside recycling collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. For example, Thursday's collection will occur on Friday.
  • All indoor pools, Nanjemoy Community Center, all senior centers, all school-based community centers, Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center, Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center, and the Port Tobacco Recreation Center are closed.

Friday, Jan. 2

  • All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
  • Nanjemoy Community Center and all senior centers are closed.
  • Curbside recycling collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. For example, Friday's collection will occur on Saturday.
  • All indoor pools are open noon - 5pm.
  • All senior centers, all school-based community centers and Port Tobacco Recreation Center will be closed
  • Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center is closed.
  • Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center is closed.

Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

  • All Charles County Government offices and the Charles County Animal Care Center in Hughesville are closed.
  • All indoor pools are open noon - 5pm
  • Nanjemoy Community Center, all senior centers, all school-based community centers, Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center, Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center, and the Port Tobacco Recreation Center are closed.
  • The Charles County Landfill, all Recycling Centers, and the Piney Church Road Mulch Facility are closed.
  • Curbside recycling will be delayed one day this week. For example, Monday's collection will occur on Tuesday.
  • VanGO is operating on a modified schedule:
    • Last departures from the Waldorf transfer point will be at 6 p.m. on the 301 Connector, Berry Road, Brandywine Connector, Pinefield, Indian Head, St. Charles A, St. Charles B, St. Charles C.
    • Last departures from the Waldorf transfer point will be at 5:30 p.m. on the Business A, Business B, and Charlotte Hall.
    • Last departure from the Waldorf transfer point will be at 6:30 p.m. for St. Charles D.
    • Last departure from the La Plata transfer point will be at 6:30 p.m. on the 301 Connector.
    • Last departures from the La Plata transfer point will be at 5:30 for Bryans Road, La Plata and Nanjemoy.
    • Last departure from the La Plata transfer point for Newburg will be at 4:30 p.m.

Operating status for other County affiliated agencies:

For questions about County Government holiday closures, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or [email protected]. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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