Thanksgiving 2020: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minneapolis city government offices are closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City offices will resume regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 30, according to a news release.

Garbage and recycling:

There will be no garbage or recycling pick-up on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 and the Transfer Station will be closed. Pickups normally scheduled for Thursday will be made Friday, Nov. 27, and pickups normally scheduled for Friday will be made on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Solid Waste and Recycling Customer Service Office is closed Thursday and Friday. The South Transfer Station is open on Friday, but customers need to schedule vouchers in advance to visit and will not be able to do that scheduling tomorrow or Friday.

Metered parking

The City’s metered parking will not be enforced Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. Other metered parking restrictions in the city may be in effect and subject to enforcement, including Park Board, University of Minnesota and private organizations that operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.

311

Minneapolis 311 will be closed Thursday and Friday.

911 and emergency services

The holiday weekend does not affect Minneapolis police and fire emergency services.

Postal Service: United States Post offices will be closed for Thanksgiving, and there will be no mail delivery Thursday. Services will resume as normal on Friday.

Liquor stores: Under Minnesota law, liquor stores in the state must be closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28.

Restaurants, bars: Gov. Tim Walz's administration began enforcing the "four-week pause" on social activities, in-person dining, sports, and gym usage as a way to combat the latest coronavirus spike. The pause began Friday.