What's Open, Closed In Howard County On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — On Monday, residents and organizations across Howard County will take a moment to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. The federally-observed day of service will impact services in the area.

Howard County government offices, courts, 50+ centers and the animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 16. There will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim collections on Monday and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.

County parks, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Kiwanis Wallas Hall, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex will be open Monday.

The Robinson Nature Center, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, Belmont Manor & Historic Park, Patapsco Female Institute and the County’s Restored Ellicott City Colored School will be closed. All historic sites in Ellicott City, except the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, are closed for weekend tours until the first weekend in May.

The Regional Transportation Agency will operate on a regular weekday schedule. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect January 16th.

The 9-1-1 Center, police and fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, please call 410-313-2200.

The Howard County Public School System will be closed Monday.

The Howard County Library System and all branches will be closed Monday.