What's open and closed on Thanksgiving 2026 in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast: trash, offices, landfill
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. State offices in Florida close Thursday and Friday; post offices close Thursday only. 1 turkey trot listed for Thanksgiving week; next: Sandestin Turkey Trot (Sunday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. (5K); 1-mile walk 7 a.m.). Sources: state holiday laws, county notices and organizers, checked Nov. 1, 2026.
Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast Thanksgiving 2026 has one "presented by" spot, and it is open.
What's open and closed
Okaloosa County, FL
| Service | Thu, Nov. 26 | Fri, Nov. 27 | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| StateFlorida state offices | Closed | Closed | State holiday on Thursday and Friday. Fla. Stat. 110.117 (Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving) |
| FederalPost offices and federal offices | Closed | Open | Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday; the Friday after is not. Post offices and federal offices close Thursday. U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2026 |
Okaloosa County: official 2026 notice not published yet. Trash pickup, landfill and county office hours are added here as soon as the county or town posts them. Okaloosa County
Walton County, FL
| Service | Thu, Nov. 26 | Fri, Nov. 27 | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| StateFlorida state offices | Closed | Closed | State holiday on Thursday and Friday. Fla. Stat. 110.117 (Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving) |
| FederalPost offices and federal offices | Closed | Open | Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday; the Friday after is not. Post offices and federal offices close Thursday. U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2026 |
Walton County: official 2026 notice not published yet. Trash pickup, landfill and county office hours are added here as soon as the county or town posts them.
Santa Rosa County, FL
| Service | Thu, Nov. 26 | Fri, Nov. 27 | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocalCurbside garbage, yard trash and recycling (Waste Pro) | Closed | Changed | No collection on Thanksgiving; all services run one day behind for the rest of the week. Navarre Beach Saturday garbage: no change. Waste Pro, Santa Rosa holiday schedule 2026 |
| StateFlorida state offices | Closed | Closed | State holiday on Thursday and Friday. Fla. Stat. 110.117 (Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving) |
| FederalPost offices and federal offices | Closed | Open | Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday; the Friday after is not. Post offices and federal offices close Thursday. U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2026 |
Bay County, FL
| Service | Thu, Nov. 26 | Fri, Nov. 27 | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocalTax Collector offices | Closed | Closed | Closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27. Bay County Tax Collector, holiday closings |
| StateFlorida state offices | Closed | Closed | State holiday on Thursday and Friday. Fla. Stat. 110.117 (Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving) |
| FederalPost offices and federal offices | Closed | Open | Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday; the Friday after is not. Post offices and federal offices close Thursday. U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2026 |
Plan the long weekend
November in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F, with rain on about 5 days of the month (NOAA, 1996-2025).
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Questions people ask
What day is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, Nov. 26. The Friday after is a state holiday in Florida.
Is mail delivered on Thanksgiving?
No. Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday, so post offices are closed and there is no regular mail delivery on Thursday. The Friday after is not a federal holiday.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving in Santa Rosa County?
No collection on Thanksgiving; all services run one day behind for the rest of the week. Navarre Beach Saturday garbage: no change. Source: Waste Pro, Santa Rosa holiday schedule 2026.
When are the turkey trots in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast?
Sandestin Turkey Trot (Sunday, Nov. 22, 7:30 a.m. (5K); 1-mile walk 7 a.m., Miramar Beach, $50; $40 military and 17 and under).
What is the weather like at Thanksgiving in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast?
November averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F, with rain on about 5 days of the month (NOAA records 1996-2025, station Niceville).
Sources
- Fla. Stat. 110.117 (Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving), checked Nov. 1, 2026
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal holidays 2026, checked Nov. 1, 2026
- Waste Pro, Santa Rosa holiday schedule 2026, checked Nov. 1, 2026
- Bay County Tax Collector, holiday closings, checked Nov. 1, 2026