Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Liberal Leave for Non-Essential Employees

For Immediate Release: Monday, January 26, 2026

Montgomery County Government will open on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with optional unscheduled/liberal leave for non-essential County employees. Residents are encouraged to call government facilities or check websites before visiting to ensure there has not been an unforeseen closure due to weather impact.

Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Because of the closure, all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are canceled.

Additional Recreation changes:

• Recreation, senior, and aquatic centers will open at 9 a.m. for drop-in activities only.
• Senior transportation and senior nutrition programs are canceled.

County-provided recycling and refuse collection services will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 27, operating on a slide collection schedule (collections occurring one day later throughout the week), with the last pick up to take place on Saturday, Jan. 31. Changes may occur based on road conditions. Please make sure containers are accessible and clear of snow/ice.

Additional weather-related information: 

• For the latest snow operation status, visit the Winter Storm Information Portal.
• For the latest updates, follow Montgomery County Government on Facebook, Instagram, and on X. 
• For information on cold weather, visit the County's winter weather website.

The County’s 311 call center will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26.  Contact MC311 by calling 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311. Residents can also visit them online at MC311.com.

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Release ID: 26-026
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 3015297669
Categories: Environment, Executive Office, Recreation, Snow