Broward County Governmental Offices Closed on Memorial Day
Exceptions to Regular Services
Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day national holiday. However, many online services will be available at Broward.org.
Exceptions Include:
- The 311 Call Center will be closed. The Homeless Helpline (954-563-4357) will be open from 8AM to Noon.
- All Broward County Library locations, including NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed. Customers can visit Broward.org/Library to search the online catalog, place holds on/renew materials and access free online classes, eBooks, eMagazines, streaming/downloadable movies, TV shows and music.
- Most Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open with the exception of the Markham Target Range and Deerfield Island Park, which will be closed per normal operating schedules and Secret Woods Nature Center, which is undergoing renovations. The regional parks’ regular weekend and holiday gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect.
- Broward County Transit will operate a Sunday holiday service schedule. Customer Service Representatives will be available to provide trip-planning assistance for Fixed and Paratransit Routes from 8:30AM to 4:45PM at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302). Staff will also be available at the Broward County Transit Main Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill Transit Center in Lauderhill, and the Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach from 8:45AM to 4:45PM. For more information, please visit our website at Broward.org/BCT.
- Broward County’s Animal Care Facility will be closed. For emergencies only involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals, and situations requesting police assistance, call 911. For non-emergencies, residents can call Animal Care beginning Tuesday, at 8:30AM at 954-359-1313. Visit our website to search pet license information, report lost or found animals or to search for a new family member.
- 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 Twitter 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.
- Broward County’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 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 our website.
- The Broward Addiction Recovery Center, for the health and safety of our community, is requiring appointments for all services, including detoxification. Call 954-357-4851 to schedule an appointment 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’s Municipal Services Districts (formerly Unincorporated Broward) will be collected as regularly scheduled. 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.
For more information, persons can call 954-357-6990. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals should call 954-831-3940 TTY.
Conclusion
Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day national holiday. While many services will be unavailable, online services will be available at Broward.org. For more information, please contact the specific department or agency for guidance.
FAQs
Q: What services will be available during the holiday?
A: Many online services will be available at Broward.org.
Q: Which government offices will be closed?
A: All Broward County governmental offices will be closed.
Q: Will trash collection be affected?
A: Garbage, bulk and recycling for Broward’s Municipal Services Districts (formerly Unincorporated Broward) will be collected as regularly scheduled. Residents of all other cities should contact their city or hauler directly.