November 21, 2025 3:50 a.m. 

Most Douglas County government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.

A county release said that includes offices in the courthouse, Justice Building, County Annex in Reedsport, transfer stations, fairgrounds complex, county museum and all external government offices.

As always, even when county government offices are closed, many officials and public employees are still working:

*The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and designated department officials will remain engaged and available to respond to any local emergencies, regardless of the holiday

*Senior Services Bistro Sixty Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels programs in Glendale, Glide, Yoncalla, Reedsport, Sutherlin, Riddle and Winston will be closed. Senior Dining Sites will resume their dine-in services on Friday, November 28th.

*The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open for visitors on Thanksgiving Day, during its normal business hours

*All Douglas County Parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public

*Salmon Harbor Marina docks, boat ramps, camping sites and the Winchester Bay RV Resort will also be open

*Even though the Sheriff’s Office lobby will be closed on Thanksgiving, deputies, 911 communications and other DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance for residents. Those with an emergency can still call 911. People who need to reach dispatch for a non-emergency can call 440-4471.

In addition, some county departments may have limited hours or be lightly staffed on Friday, November 28th.