City of Austin Closures for Memorial Day 2026

Austin, TX - Most City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes the Municipal and Community courts, libraries, museums, and cultural, recreation and senior centers. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26. 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, CVS, 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 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. 

Austin Parks and Recreation – 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.  

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.

• Report power outages at outagemap.austinenergy.com or by calling 512-322-9100.
• For non-emergency issues or to submit service requests, call 3-1-1, download the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app or submit the request online.
• Report water or wastewater emergencies by calling 512-972-1000.
• Library resources can be accessed at the Austin Public Library website.