Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Hoover trash runs a day late that week, city schools are out Nov. 23-27 and Market Noel opens at the Finley Center Nov. 19.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address; the dates below are for Thanksgiving 2026. Facts come from the City of Hoover’s Pickup Schedule and Hoover Recreation Center pages, the Hoover City Schools 2026-27 calendar and each organizer’s own page, linked below.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Hoover City Schools are out the whole week, trash pickup runs a day late from Thursday, and the Junior League’s Market Noel fills the Finley Center the weekend before. Shopping hours for the day after are on our Black Friday and holiday shopping page.

What this means for you

  • Trash: no pickup Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday routes go Friday, Nov. 27; Friday routes go Saturday, Nov. 28. My Hoover Connect: 205-739-7311.
  • Schools: Hoover City Schools are closed Nov. 23-27. Students also have Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, off.
  • Recreation Center: closed Thanksgiving Day; 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 27, on its posted schedule. 205-444-7703.
  • Emergencies: 911. Hoover police non-emergency: 205-822-5300.

Trash and recycling

Amwaste, the city’s hauler, does not run on Thanksgiving Day, and service is delayed by one day after the holiday, according to the city’s Pickup Schedule page. The city says the week is adjusted so every home still gets its two pickups:

Your normal days Thanksgiving week 2026
Monday and Thursday Monday as normal; Thursday pickup moves to Friday, Nov. 27
Tuesday and Friday Tuesday as normal; Friday pickup moves to Saturday, Nov. 28

The city warns the holiday schedule can change if landfills change their hours. Cart rules, bulk pickup and the address lookup are on our trash and recycling guide.

Schools and city buildings

Who Thanksgiving week 2026
Hoover City Schools Thanksgiving break, Monday to Friday, Nov. 23-27
Hoover Recreation Center Closed Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday, on its posted holiday schedule
Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive Check the library’s holiday hours calendar; 205-444-7800
Post offices and federal offices Closed Thursday, Nov. 26, a federal holiday

The school dates are from the district’s board-approved calendar. The Recreation Center’s holiday hours are from the schedule posted on its city page. Hoover had not posted a 2026 closing list for City Hall when we checked; call 205-444-7500.

Turkey trot

The Ross Bridge Turkey Trot is Hoover’s Thanksgiving morning race. In 2025, its fifth year, the 5K started at 8 a.m. and a 1-mile kids fun run at 8:45 a.m., both starting and finishing at Ross Park, 3830 Ross Park Drive, in the heart of Ross Bridge. Packet pickup was the day before at Ross Park, and proceeds went to mission projects at the Church at Ross Bridge. The 2026 race had not been posted as of Oct. 17. We will add the date when the organizer does.

Market Noel, Nov. 19-21

The Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel holiday market is at the Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, the week before Thanksgiving:

  • Thursday, Nov. 19: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 20: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is charged; tickets are sold in advance on the league’s site and at the door from Nov. 19. Parking at the Finley Center is free, and the event is ADA accessible, according to the league’s FAQ.

At the library

The Hoover Public Library holds Family Dance-giving, a dance party for children and their families, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 (event page), and its regular Saturday Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 28.

Food help and community meals

For food help any time of year, dial 211 to reach Alabama’s community resource line. Churches and groups that post a free community Thanksgiving dinner in Hoover will be added here with the date, time and place; send yours through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Hoover?

No. Amwaste does not run on Thanksgiving Day, and the week’s pickups are delayed by one day: Thursday routes are picked up Friday, Nov. 27, and Friday routes Saturday, Nov. 28. Questions: My Hoover Connect, 205-739-7311.

When is Thanksgiving break for Hoover City Schools in 2026?

Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, according to the district’s board-approved 2026-27 calendar.

Is there a turkey trot in Hoover on Thanksgiving?

The Ross Bridge Turkey Trot ran on Thanksgiving morning in 2025, with an 8 a.m. 5K and an 8:45 a.m. 1-mile kids fun run from Ross Park. Its 2026 details were not posted as of Oct. 17.

Is the Hoover Recreation Center open on Thanksgiving?

The center’s posted holiday schedule has it closed on Thanksgiving Day and open 8 a.m. to noon the day after. Call 205-444-7703 to confirm.