City of Austin Closures for Independence Day 2026

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. This includes the Municipal and Community courts, libraries, museums, and cultural, recreation and senior centers. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 6. 

The following City services will continue to operate as normal:  
 
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 in the Austin Recycles app or at austintexas.gov/myschedule. The Recycle and Reuse 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, tennis centers, 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. Offices, Recreation and Senior Centers will be closed. 

Austin Animal Services – The shelter will be open for normal hours on Friday, July 3, but will be closed on Saturday, July 4. Normal hours will resume Sunday, July 5. 
 
The City reminds residents that possession and use of fireworks (other than sparklers and other hand-held novelties) within the city limits is illegal unless a permit has been issued for professional display. Austinites should report fireworks complaints, along with other non-emergency issues, to Austin 3-1-1 via the mobile app or online request. Community members may also file a complaint against a known, named individual for the use of illegal fireworks using this complaint process. 

Additionally, the City recommends utilizing the following public resources, if needed, during the Independence Day holiday.

• Report power outages at outagemap.austinenergy.com or by calling 512-322-9100.
• Report water or wastewater emergencies by calling 512-972-1000.
• Library resources can be accessed at the Austin Public Library website.