Graham City Offices Close for Christmas Week, Service Updates Announced

The City of Graham announced before the holiday that city offices would be closed on December 24, December 25, and December 26, and today those closures are in effect. The notice, issued on December 19, advised residents that routine municipal operations would be suspended during the three day period and that sanitation services would run on an adjusted schedule.

Local residents should note the practical effects on trash and yard waste collection. The Public Works Department posted new pickup times for the holiday period and asked that carts and yard waste be placed at the curb by the times posted. Those timing adjustments are intended to keep routes moving during a condensed service window. Failure to observe the posted times can result in missed pickups until the next scheduled collection day.

The short term pause in regular office hours means in person services such as administrative counters will not be available during the closure. Staff will return after the holiday period, and the announcement encouraged residents to plan transactions that require city office attention around the closure dates. Online services may remain accessible, but residents should confirm availability through the city channels once offices reopen.

For Alamance County residents, holiday closures at municipal offices are a reminder to allow extra time for local government interactions during this season. Businesses that rely on city permits or documentation should have anticipated the closure when scheduling end of year work. Households that normally set out trash and yard waste on these dates should follow the Public Works Department postings to avoid service disruption.

This pattern of temporary shutdowns during major holidays is common across municipalities and underscores the need for clear communication between city departments and the public. Residents seeking clarification on collection times or post holiday office hours should consult the city communications channels for the most current postings from the Public Works Department.