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Polk County offices close November 11 and reopen November 12

The county’s November 6 notice confirms a one-day Veterans Day office closure. Plan in-person county business around Wednesday.

By Polk County Wire desk · Published November 6, 2026
What to know
County government offices closed Wednesday, November 11 · normal hours resume Thursday, November 12.
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Polk County Government says all its offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The announcement was published November 6 and says normal office hours resume Thursday, November 12.

Plan an office visit around Wednesday

Residents planning in-person county business should check the department’s normal hours and arrange a visit before the holiday or after offices reopen. The announcement does not provide a special appointment schedule, extend deadlines or say that a particular online transaction will be available.

Check the agency that provides your service

This notice covers Polk County Government offices. It should not be treated as confirmation of schedules for city halls, schools, courts, separately elected offices or private businesses. Consult the specific provider before traveling.

Where to confirm details

The county’s website lists the Board of County Commissioners’ main number as 863-534-6000 and the Northeast Government Center number as 863-534-4000. Ask the department handling your request about its hours, appointments and any deadline that falls during the closure.

Read the county’s November 6 office-closure announcement

Our separate collection guide addresses the Veterans Day residential waste schedule; an office closure and a collection change are different service notices. This article focuses on the county office dates confirmed in the new announcement.

Source & verification

Prepared from the official source below, reviewed November 6, 2026. This is an independently written summary; the source provides the full notice or report. Dated service and traffic details may change.

Polk County Government · November 6 official closure notice ↗

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