Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. No WM trash pickup that day, libraries close Nov. 26-27, Palm Tran runs Sunday service and schools are out all week.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the Town of Jupiter’s garbage and recycling FAQ, the Palm Beach County Library System’s holiday closings, Palm Tran’s holiday schedules, the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026-27 key dates and the Run 4 the Pies race page.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. In Jupiter, WM skips trash pickup that day, the county libraries close for two days, Palm Tran buses run a Sunday schedule, and Palm Beach County students have the whole week off. The nearest Thanksgiving morning race is Run 4 the Pies in Tequesta, about three miles north.

Updated Oct. 12: the Pumpkin 1-miler at Run 4 the Pies is sold out, the race page says. The 4-mile race is $55 until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 23, then $60.

What this means for you

  • Trash: no pickup Thursday, Nov. 26; it goes out on your next regular service day.
  • Library: closes 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25; closed Nov. 26-27.
  • Buses: Sunday service Thanksgiving Day, weekday service Friday.
  • School: out Nov. 23-27.
  • Run: Run 4 the Pies, 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Tequesta.

Trash and recycling

The town contracts with WM for collection. The town’s garbage and recycling FAQ says Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are WM’s only days off in the year. If your collection falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, your garbage and recycling are collected on your next regularly scheduled service day. Every other day that week runs as normal.

WM customer service: 772-546-7700. Our full guide: trash and recycling in Jupiter.

What is open and closed

  • Palm Beach County libraries, including the Jupiter Branch at 705 Military Trail: close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and stay closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, on the system’s holiday closing list. Jupiter Branch: 561-744-2301.
  • Palm Tran: Sunday service on Thanksgiving Day and weekday service on Friday, Nov. 27. Administrative offices are closed both days.
  • Public schools: the School District of Palm Beach County lists Nov. 23-27 as the Thanksgiving holiday, with no school and district offices closed. See our schools guide.
  • Town of Jupiter offices: the town had not posted its 2026 Thanksgiving closures on its community calendar when we checked. The town’s main line: 561-746-5134.

Run 4 the Pies, Thanksgiving morning

The Palm Beach Roadrunners’ Run 4 the Pies is a Thanksgiving tradition at Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, in Tequesta.

  • Pumpkin 1-miler for young runners: 7:15 a.m. on Dover Road. It is sold out for 2026.
  • Li’l Pilgrim Dash for small children: 7:15 a.m. on Seabrook Road.
  • 4-mile race: 8 a.m. on Dover Road. Entry is $55 until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 23, then $60.
  • Packet pickup: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25, and 6 to 7:30 a.m. race morning, at the Parish Hall of Good Shepherd Church, 400 Seabrook Road. Bring your registration confirmation.
  • Parking: in nearby public shopping plazas. Organizers suggest arriving by 7 a.m.
  • Costume contest: prizes for the best Thanksgiving-themed costume.

Organizers ask runners to bring a non-perishable food item for Good Shepherd’s food pantry. Registration is online only through the race page.

The night before: a moonrise climb

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum runs a Lighthouse Moonrise Tour at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25: 105 steps to the top for the view at dusk. Tickets are $30, or $25 for members, and are sold online. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall and children must be with an adult. Tours are weather permitting.

Community dinners

No free community Thanksgiving dinner in Jupiter had been announced for 2026 when we checked on Oct. 9. Churches and nonprofits serving a meal can send us the details and we will add them here with a link.

The weekend after

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28; store hours and holiday markets are on our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide. The town’s tree lighting and the holiday boat parade follow the next weekend, on Christmas parade and tree lighting, and the rest of the season is on holiday lights and Christmas events.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup in Jupiter on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. WM does not collect on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Garbage and recycling are picked up on your next regularly scheduled service day, the town says.

Is the Jupiter library open on Thanksgiving?

No. The Palm Beach County Library System closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and stays closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27.

Does Palm Tran run on Thanksgiving?

Yes. Palm Tran runs a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day and a weekday schedule on Friday, Nov. 27. Its administrative offices are closed both days.

When is Thanksgiving break for Palm Beach County schools in 2026?

The School District of Palm Beach County gives students the whole week off, Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27.

Is there a turkey trot near Jupiter?

The Palm Beach Roadrunners’ Run 4 the Pies starts at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, in Tequesta, about three miles north.