Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 18th. However, the Maryland courts and the County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open, and there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling and food scrap collections. 

County parks, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, and Robinson Nature Center will also be open on Good Friday; however, the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and Kiwanis-Wallas Hall will be open only for scheduled programs. Additionally, while Recreation & Parks community centers and facilities will be closed on Sunday, April 20th for the Easter holiday, County parks will remain open. The Ellicott City B&O Station Museum will be open on Friday the 18th, but will be closed on Sunday the 20th. Other County historic sites in Ellicott City will reopen for the season the first weekend in May. 

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a regular weekday schedule for Friday, April 18th; for more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. Parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Good Friday, March 29th.
 
The 9-1-1 Center, Police and Fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for non-emergencies, call 410-313-2200.

County operations will resume on Monday, April 21st, at regular business hours. 

Date
April 18, 2025
Time
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location
George Howard Building

3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
United States

Department/Office
Contacts
Safa Hira, Director of Communications

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