ALERT! Here's what's closed on January 26th in Holly Springs (NC), Apex, and Fuquay-Varina
Winter weather forces widespread closures across Wake County Monday, with schools, town facilities, and government offices shut or limited as officials urge residents to stay off roads.
Holly Springs, NC, Jan. 25, 2026 — Inclement weather and bad road conditions have prompted local officials to cancel many activities and offices tomorrow across Wake County. Here’s a list to help residents plan their day.
Wake County Schools
Wake County Schools are closed for traditional-calendar students tomorrow due to a previously scheduled teacher workday. All athletic and extracurricular events scheduled for Monday are canceled. Year-round and non-traditional students will have a remote learning day (more info). Please refer to the Wake County Public School System website for more information.
Local Governments
Holly Springs
Holly Springs facilities, including Town Hall and Parks & Recreation facilities (Hunt Recreation Center, Bass Lake Park, Cultural Center), are closed Monday, January 26th, due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads if possible. Secondary roadways may not be clear and may refreeze. For all winter weather updates from the Town of Holly Springs, visit hollyspringsnc.gov/weatheralert.
Apex
All Town offices and facilities (including parks) are closed on Sunday, and will remain closed on Monday. Residents are asked to stay off roads unless travel is necessary for safety or emergency needs. Residents can find more information on the town’s Weather Update page - https://www.apexnc.org/AlertCenter.aspx
Fuquay-Varina
Due to icy road conditions, all Fuquay-Varina town facilities are closed on Monday, January 26. This includes the Arts Center, South Park Community Center, and Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center. All classes, programs, and sports scheduled at these facilities are also canceled. Residents can find more information on the Town’s Weather Alert page - https://fuquay-varina.org/AlertCenter.aspx
Wake County Government
Wake County will close non-essential county services on Monday, Jan. 26: All non-essential county operations will be closed all day.
North Carolina State Government
Due to the winter storm and a declared state of emergency, multiple NC state government offices and courts are closed or operating with limited services on Monday, January 26, 2026. The NC Secretary of State’s Office is closed to the public, and numerous county courthouses have announced closures.
NC Secretary of State: Closed to the public on Monday, Jan 26, for in-person transactions, though online services remain available.
Courts: Various county courthouses and district civil courts are closed due to the weather.
It is highly recommended to check specific agency websites or the NC Judicial Branch website for the most up-to-date information before traveling.