Presidents’ Day: What’s Open and Closed in Austin

Austin, Texas – It’s President’s Day, and many businesses are closed on Feb. 20 for the holiday, including Austin’s administrative offices.

Parks and recreation areas

Most parks and recreation in Austin will be closed, but city parks, golf courses, cemeteries, and some swimming pools will be open.

Call ahead or visit AustinTexas.gov/Parks within a few hours. Closure information is available at AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.

Austin Resource Recovery

All Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) garbage, waste and compost collectors will operate as normal.

Download the Austin Recycles app for Apple or Android devices, or visit austintexas.gov/myschedule to sign up for collection reminders and alerts.

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The Recycling and Reuse Center (RRDOC) remains open by appointment only: austintexas.gov/dropoff.

Austin Public Health

Environmental health services on the Rutherford Lane campus, the Office of Vital Records, all WIC and Shots for Tots clinics, and neighborhood centers will be closed on Monday, February 20.

COVID-19 testing is available at private and non-profit facilities throughout Austin, including pharmacies, hospitals, and emergency centers.

Austin Energy

All Austin utility service centers will be closed on President’s Day.

Customers can pay utility bills at coautilities.com or call 1-833-375-4919 for a quick payment.

Public Court in downtown Austin

The Violet KeepSafe Storage (VKS) program, homeless services, court services, and community court services in downtown Austin will be closed on Monday, February 20.

The following day, all services will open at regular times: Video Conferencing at 7:00 am, Utilities at 7:30 am, Homeless Services and Judicial Services at 8:00 am.

Austin Public Library

The Austin Public Library, Recycled Reads bookstore, and Austin History Center affiliates will be closed on Monday, February 20.

Remote resources can be accessed from the Austin Public Library website: library.austintexas.gov.

Austin Animal Center Schedule

The Austin Animal Center will close on Presidents Day.

For questions about city services or information, call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Residents can also submit service requests through the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app.