Broward County residents can expect a pause in certain public services during the holiday season, with various county offices shutting their doors to observe Christmas Day and New Year's Day. As announced by the county's website, county offices will be closed December 25-26, and January 1-2, 2026. For those who prioritize digital convenience, numerous online services will still be at your fingertips via Broward.org.
Communication disruptions are part of the holiday landscape with the 311 Call Center not taking calls, though the Homeless Helpline will have limited after-hours support from 10 AM to 2 PM during the closure. If a pressing issue arises, individuals can still reach out by dialing 954-563-4357. Avid bookworms should plan their library visits accordingly; all Broward County Library branches, except the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed on all four days. Avoiding the holiday rush, the NSU Alvin Sherman Library is getting ahead by closing at 6 PM the eves of Christmas and New Year's, not opening again on the holidays themselves. Their digital welcome mat is always out, beckoning patrons to an online world of free eBooks and more at Broward.org/Library, according to the news release.
Green space enthusiasts will encounter locked gates at regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas come Christmas. Those itching for adventure can still seek it at Everglades Holiday Park, with airboat rides and gator shows resolutely open for business. On New Year's Day, however, the great outdoors invites you back with some parks implementing their holiday gate fee of $3 per vehicle. Those aiming for a bulls-eye should note that the Markham Target Range is set to close early at 4 PM on all three eves and will follow the general park closure schedule. Further details on specific holiday hours for partners and concessionaires within the parks can be found by contacting them directly.
Travelers take heed: on Christmas and New Year's Day, Broward County Transit buses will follow a Sunday schedule, their paths mapped out by customer service representatives from 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM and 6 AM to 8 PM, respectively, at 954-357-8400. Administrative offices, however, will take a holiday breather on December 25-26 and January 1-2. Additional transit information is a click away at Broward.org/BCT. For those facing urgent animal-related emergencies, 911 remains the go-to, while non-urgent calls can be directed to Animal Care at 954-359-1313, resuming operation post-holiday. Meanwhile, airport facilities at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport, along with Port Everglades, will sustain their operational tempo, albeit with some administrative offices closed.
The Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services assures continuous access to family and professional services, reachable at 954-357-5200. And those seeking support from the Broward Addiction Recovery Center or the Nancy J. Cotterman Center will find doors open for emergencies but should expect a quiet phone at administrative offices. Lastly, Broward residents in the Municipal Services District should mark their calendars for altered garbage and recycling pickups, resuming on December 29, as reported by the county's announcement. The landfill shares in the holiday spirit, remaining closed on the observed days, with a return to service on the following Saturdays.
