Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021: What’s Open, Closed In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Monday happens to be Indigenous Peoples' Day in Maryland, which means most government-related offices will be closed, as will all Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration locations, banks, post offices, courts and more.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. County operations will resume Tuesday for regular business hours.

County parks, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, and Meadowbrook Athletic Center will be open Monday, as will the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms too, but by permit only. The Robinson Nature Center and county historic sites, including the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, will be closed Monday.

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a regular weekday schedule. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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 open Monday.

The Howard County Library System will be open Monday.