Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Plantation Walk's holiday weekend, where to remember, holiday hours for parks and the pool, trash pickup and closures.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Plantation’s park and facility hours, solid waste page, Public Works FAQ and its 2025 Veterans Day Service listing; Plantation Walk; Broward County Library’s holiday closings; and the School Board’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF).
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027, the day the nation honors service members who died in military service. This page is updated every year. Broward schools let out for the summer the Friday before. The City of Plantation had not posted a 2027 Memorial Day observance as of Oct. 10; we will add it when the city does.
Who to call
- City events: Parks and Recreation, 954-452-2510
- Missed garbage or recycling: Waste Management, 954-974-7500
- Plantation Aquatic Complex: 954-452-2525
- Police non-emergency: 954-797-2100
Where to remember
Plantation Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive, is where the city held its 2025 Veterans Day service with elected officials and local dignitaries, according to its 2025 listing. The city had not posted a Memorial Day ceremony there or elsewhere for 2027. If your post, church or group holds a public Memorial Day observance in Plantation, send the details through our events form.
Memorial Day weekend at Plantation Walk
Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Dr., held its first Memorial 4 Day Weekend May 23-26, 2025, from 4 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Monday, “to honor the men and women of our military who sacrificed their lives for our country,” with live bands each day and the Friday artisan market. Admission and parking were free, according to its event page. The 2027 plans had not been posted.
What’s open and closed
| Service | Memorial Day |
|---|---|
| Garbage and recycling | Not a listed skip day; the city skips only Sundays and Christmas |
| Win-Waste drop-off, Davie | Closed on holiday weekends, the city’s Public Works FAQ says |
| Broward County libraries | Closed on Memorial Day 2026 (May 25); 2027 list not posted |
| Plantation Aquatic Complex | Holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Community centers | Holiday hours; the city’s hours page lists two schedules, so call ahead |
| Central Park | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Pine Island, Sunset and Pop Travers parks | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Other city parks | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Broward County Public Schools | Closed; the last day of school is Friday, May 28 |
Hours are from the city’s hours of operation page. City Hall’s 2027 holiday schedule had not been posted; call 954-797-2200.
The start of summer
Memorial Day weekend is the first weekend of summer vacation. City summer day camps in 2026 started Monday, June 8, and registration ran by lottery in the spring; details are on our summer camps and pools page. Hurricane season starts June 1; see our hurricane prep guide.
What this means for you
- Put trash out as usual on your normal day; Win-Waste drop-off is closed for the holiday weekend.
- Head to the pool early: it closes at 2 p.m. on holidays.
- Check library hours before the holiday; branches closed on Memorial Day 2026.
Related: Labor Day, Fourth of July fireworks and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
Is there trash pickup on Memorial Day in Plantation?
Memorial Day is not on the city’s list of skip days, which names only Sundays and Christmas Day. Call Waste Management at 954-974-7500 about a missed pickup.
Is the Plantation pool open on Memorial Day?
The Plantation Aquatic Complex keeps holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on holidays other than New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to the city.
Are Broward County libraries open on Memorial Day?
No. Broward County libraries were closed on Memorial Day 2026, May 25. The county had not posted its 2027 list as of Oct. 10.
When is the last day of school in Broward County in 2027?
Friday, May 28, 2027, an early-release day, the Friday before Memorial Day.
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