Austin Communications and Engagement

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May 22, 2025

City of Austin Closures for Memorial Day 2025

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

May 22, 2025

Contact:

Communications and Public Information Office
512-974-2220

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. 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 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 encourages Austinites and visitors to celebrate Memorial Day responsibly and know how to get home safely. Additionally, the following public resources are available, if needed, during the holiday weekend.