BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County governmental offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 - 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Many online services will be available at Broward.org. Additional exceptions include:

• The 311 Call Center will be closed. The Homeless Helpline will also be closed but will have after-hours support available from 10 AM to 2 PM. Call 954-563-4357.
  
  
• All branches of the Broward County Library will be closed, including NSU-Alvin Sherman Library. Access to library resources is available 24/7 to search the catalog, place holds and renew materials. Additionally, customers can stream/download books, music, movies, and magazines, and get free mobile apps.
  
  
•  All Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open on Thursday with the exception of Butterfly World, Carpenter House/Marine Environmental Education Center, Deerfield Island Park, the Target Range at Markham Park, and the Parks' administrative offices. On the day after Thanksgiving, the regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open with the exception of the Target Range at Markham Park and the Parks' administrative offices.  The After-School Program will not be held in neighborhood parks on both days. The regional park holiday gate fee of $3/vehicle (with 8 or fewer occupants) will be in effect on both Thursday and Friday. Holiday shelter and rental hall fees will also be in effect. 
  
  
• Broward County Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. Customer Service representatives will be available from 6 AM to 8 PM at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302) to provide trip planning assistance for bus and paratransit TOPS services. Staff will also be available at the following locations: Broward Main terminals, in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and the Lauderhill Transit Center, in Lauderhill, from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. The Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach will be closed. There will be no Express and breeze bus service on Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 28th, Broward County Transit will operate a regular weekday service schedule. Please note: Administrative offices will remain closed on both days. For additional information, please visit Broward.org/BCT.
  
  
• Broward's Port Everglades administrative offices will be closed however, the building will remain open during normal business hours for tenants. Port Operations' marine services will be provided at standard levels without interruption on a 24/7 basis.
  
  
• The Aviation Department administrative offices at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport-related questions at 954-359-6100. All terminals and airport facilities will operate normally. For additional Airport information visit FLL.net, or follow us on X or Facebook.
  
  
• The North Perry Airport administrative office will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport-related questions at 954-336-2973. The Airport will operate normally. For additional information on North Perry Airport, visit here.
  
  
• Broward County Animal Care will be closed. For emergencies only involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals and situations requesting police assistance, call 911. For non-emergency situations, residents can call Animal Care beginning Saturday, at 8 AM at 954-359-1313. Residents who have found a litter of kittens can find helpful information here. For lost and found cats or dogs, call 954-359-1313, ext. 9273. Visit the website to search pet license information and adoption online.
  
  
• The Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services' administrative offices will be closed, but all family and professional services are available 24/7. Call 954-357-5200 for information and assistance or visit the website.
  
  
• The Broward Addiction Recovery Center recommends scheduling appointments for assessments. Walk-ins will be seen, should time permit (you must arrive before 6 PM). Triage for medical detoxification is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Admissions and Triage will be open. To schedule an appointment, call 954-357-4851 or 954-357-4880 for general information. Residential services will continue with no visitation. Administration and Outpatient offices will be closed.
  
  
• The Nancy J. Cotterman Center will operate and accept referrals for the Crisis Unit and the Child Protection Team on a 24-hour emergency basis. Call 954-357-5778 for emergency intakes. For all other non-intake emergencies, call the 24-hour Helpline at 954-761-7273 (954-761-RAPE) or TTY 954-765-4195. The administrative offices will be closed for the day.
  
  
• Garbage, bulk and recycling for Broward Municipal Services District will not have regularly scheduled collection services on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The community's regularly scheduled collection services will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. Residents of all other cities should contact their city or hauler directly.
  
  
• The Broward County Landfill, located at 7101 S.W. 205 Ave., will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, 2025. The landfill will reopen on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 8 AM to 4 PM.