Broward County is announcing office closures in observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday on January 19. According to an official statement, county governmental offices will be shuttered, but residents still can access many services online at Broward.org.
The 311 Call Center will not operate, same as the Homeless Helpline, however, after-hours support is available from 10 AM to 2 PM by calling 954-563-4357. Libraries across the county, including the one at Nova Southeastern University, will not be open for visitors, but digital services like e-books and online classes remain accessible through the Broward.org/Library portal.
Nature lovers can breathe a sigh of relief, as most county parks, nature centers, and natural areas will stay open except for a few, like Carpenter House/Marine Environmental Education Center and Deerfield Island Park. To clarify, the Markham Target Range will also be closed as per its usual schedule. A holiday gate fee of $3 per vehicle, accommodating up to eight people, is to be in effect for the regional parks. Those planning to partake in park services should contact the respective partners or concessionaires directly regarding operating hours on the holiday.
Broward County Transit will keep buses running on their regular weekday schedule, and customer service representatives can be reached for assistance. The help is available as of 6 AM at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302), and in-person staff will stand by at specified transit centers. For those concerned about pet emergencies, Broward County Animal Care will be closed, but emergency services can be reached either by dialing 911 or 954-359-1313 for non-urgent cases.
Even with the administrative offices closed, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport will continue to function normally, with customer service queries addressed 24 hours a day (954-359-6100 for the former and 954-336-2973 for the latter). Port Everglades will also keep its doors open for tenants, with its operations running uninterrupted around the clock.
Broward County Landfill, however, takes a break on the holiday, resuming its services on the following day, January 20, 2026, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Residents should check with their respective cities or waste haulers regarding the schedule for garbage and recycling collection.
As for social services, there's no pause; the Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, the Broward Addiction Recovery Center for emergencies and admissions, and the Nancy J. Cotterman Center's crisis unit are all on standby, offering round-the-clock services to those in need. Emergencies are one call away at 954-357-5200 for medical examiner services and at 954-357-5778 for the crisis unit.
