Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Biloxi schools are off Nov. 23-27, Run for the Beads is Nov. 21 at Point Cadet, and trash pickup slid a day in 2025.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: race details from each race’s registration page and the Gulf Coast Running Club calendar, school dates from the Biloxi Public School District 2026-27 calendar (PDF), and city programs and closings from the City of Biloxi.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Biloxi students have the whole week off, the city’s own Thanksgiving programs for seniors, families and neighbors in need return each November, and trash pickup usually slides a day. Where the 2026 details are not out yet, this page says what happened in 2025 and will be refreshed when the new dates are posted.

What this means for you

  • School: Biloxi Public Schools are closed Nov. 23-27.
  • Run: Run for the Beads 5K, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Point Cadet Plaza.
  • Trash: expect Thursday and Friday routes to run a day late; see our trash guide.
  • Missed pickup: 228-701-9086
  • Free meal delivery (Feed the Needy): Biloxi Police, 228-385-3033

Races around Thanksgiving

The Gulf Coast Running Club’s calendar had no Thanksgiving Day race in Biloxi as of Oct. 12. These are the closest:

Race When Where
Gobble ‘Til You Wobble 5K and Fun Run Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. Fort Maurepas Park, Ocean Springs
Run for the Beads 5K Saturday, Nov. 21: quarter-mile 8:45 a.m., 5K 9 a.m., Beer Mile 10 a.m. Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet St., Biloxi
Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 26: 5K 8 a.m., 1 mile 9 a.m. Train Depot, 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis
Stennis Space Center 5K, half and full marathon Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m. Stennis Space Center

Run for the Beads is the only one in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Carnival Association and the Gulf Coast Running Club put it on for the third year, with awards for the top three men, top three women and top team. The Beer Mile is for runners 21 and older. Online registration closes at 11:59 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20.

Gobble ‘Til You Wobble is run by the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs and comes with a free family fall festival. The Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot, in its 15th year, starts and finishes at the Train Depot and loops through Old Town and along Beach Boulevard.

Community meals and programs

The city runs three Thanksgiving programs. The 2026 dates had not been posted as of Oct. 12; here is what happened in 2025.

  • Feed the Needy. Biloxi Police and Harrison County public safety agencies deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to people who would otherwise go without. In 2025, the program’s 36th year, meals had to be requested by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, with a limit of four a household. Biloxi residents call Biloxi Police at 228-385-3033; D’Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach and sheriff’s office numbers are in the city’s 2025 announcement. To volunteer, call 228-385-3033; to donate, call D’Iberville Police at 228-396-4252.
  • Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship. 8 a.m. Nov. 13, 2025, at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, for ages 55 and older, with breakfast, speakers and door prizes. Free.
  • Special Needs and Family Thanksgiving Dinner. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, 2025, at the Snyder Center, for people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and their families. Free. Details: Biloxi Parks and Recreation, 228-388-7170.

What is open and closed

  • City offices: in 2025 all non-emergency City of Biloxi offices closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. Police, fire and 911 do not close.
  • Schools: Biloxi Public Schools are out Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27.
  • Pools: in 2025 the Snyder Center pool closed for Thanksgiving week.
  • Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., says holiday hours are subject to change; check its hours page or call 228-388-3424.

Trash and recycling

The Harrison County Utility Authority manages pickup in Biloxi. For Thanksgiving 2025 it ran no routes on the holiday: Thursday routes ran Friday and Friday routes ran Saturday. The 2026 notice will be on the authority’s news page. Missed pickups: 228-701-9086. Full schedule: trash and recycling in Biloxi.

Cooking safely

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, the Biloxi Fire Department says. Its tips: never leave cooking unattended, keep a fire extinguisher and a pot lid nearby, keep children and pets away from the stove and fryer, keep towels and paper away from the heat, and store propane tanks away from heat and direct sun.

Coming next

Holiday shopping starts the next morning: see Black Friday and holiday shopping in Biloxi. The Christmas season opens in early December with the Lighting of the Lighthouse; see holiday lights and Christmas events and the Christmas parade and tree lighting.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a turkey trot in Biloxi on Thanksgiving 2026?

None was listed in Biloxi as of Oct. 12. The nearest Thanksgiving morning race is the Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot, a 5K at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. In Biloxi, the Run for the Beads 5K is Saturday, Nov. 21, at Point Cadet Plaza.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving in Biloxi?

In 2025 the Harrison County Utility Authority ran no routes on Thanksgiving: Thursday routes ran Friday and Friday routes ran Saturday. Watch the authority’s news page for the 2026 notice.

When is Thanksgiving break for Biloxi Public Schools?

Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, on the district’s 2026-27 calendar.

Are Biloxi city offices closed for Thanksgiving?

In 2025 all non-emergency city offices closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The city announces each year’s closings on its website.

How do I get a free Thanksgiving meal delivered in Biloxi?

The Feed the Needy program delivers Thanksgiving Day meals. In 2025 Biloxi residents had to request them from Biloxi Police at 228-385-3033 by 4 p.m. Nov. 21, up to four meals a household. The 2026 details had not been announced as of Oct. 12.