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June 17, 2025

City of Austin Closures for Juneteenth 2025

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

June 17, 2025

Contact:

Communications and Public Information Office
512-974-2220

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume Friday, June 20. Some City services will continue to operate as normal, including:  
 
City of Austin Utilities Payments – Customers can make payments online at coautilities.com or by calling 1-833-375-4949. In-person payments are accepted at most H-E-B, Fiesta Mart, Randall’s, and Walmart stores. 
 
Austin Resource Recovery Curbside Collections – Curbside collections will follow regular schedules and will not be affected by the holiday. Customers can check their collection schedule anytime in the Austin Recycles app or at austintexas.gov/myschedule. The Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center will be closed but Austin Water’s Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant will be open regular hours (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) for yard trimmings and large brush drop off.  
 
Parks and Recreation Department – City parks, golf courses, cemeteries, year-round and seasonal pools and splash pads will be open. Hours vary by location so please visit the Parks and Recreation and Park Closures pages for up-to-date details. 
 
The City recommends utilizing the following public resources, if needed, during the Juneteenth holiday.