Most city offices are open from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

Below is a list of holidays on which most city offices are closed.  Please call Public Works for any questions.

New Year's Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the New Year's holiday. City offices will reopen Thursday, January 2 at 8:00am.

Bulk and yard debris collection has been cancelled. Please hold until your next collection on January 15. 

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed Wednesday, January 1.

 

Bus service: There will be no bus service on New Year's Day (January 1).

Have a safe and happy New Year!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

City offices will reopen Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 8:00am.

  • Refuse for Monday, January 20 will be collected on Tuesday, January 21.
  • The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Monday, January 20.

 

Bus service: Only Routes 1-6, Shopper, reduced ICS service. See their social media for more details. 

Presidents' Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.

City offices will reopen Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 8:00am.

Refuse for Monday, February 17 will be collected on Tuesday, February 18.
The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Monday, February 17.

 

  

 

Spring Holiday - City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Spring Holiday.

City offices will reopen Monday, April 21, 2025 at 8:00am.

Refuse for Friday, April 18 will be collected on Friday, April 18 as scheduled.

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19.

There will be no Cardboard Collection reservations for Friday, April 18, due to the City Spring Holiday.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.

City offices will reopen Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:00am.

 

Refuse for Monday, May 26 will be collected on Tuesday, May 27. 

 

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will also be closed on Monday, May 26.

 

Bus service: There will be no bus service on Memorial Day.

Juneteenth - City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

City offices will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 8:00am.

Refuse for Thursday, June 19 will be collected on Friday, June 20.

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

 

Independence Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

City offices will reopen Monday, July 7, 2025 at 8:00am.
 

Refuse collection for Friday, July 4 will be collected on Monday, July 7.


The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.

 

Bus service: There will be no bus service on Independence Day.

 

Safety tips from the Harrisonburg Fire Department for July 4th.

  • Fireworks: The sale, use, or possession of fireworks is illegal in the City of Harrisonburg. Illegal fireworks will be confiscated. (City Code Section 16-6-57.)
     

  • Fireworks in Harrisonburg (TBD). Recommended viewing location: Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty St
     

     

Labor Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

City offices will reopen Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 8:00am.

Refuse for Monday, September 1 will be collected on Tuesday, September 2. 

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will also be closed on Monday, September 1.

Indigenous Peoples' Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday.

City offices will reopen Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00am.

Refuse for Monday, October 13 will be collected on Tuesday, October 14.

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed Monday, October 13.

Election Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices* will be closed Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in observance of Election Day.

City offices will reopen Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:00am.

*The Voter Registrar Office will be open on this holiday from 6:00am until 7:00pm. The front doors of City Hall will be staffed from 8:00am until 7:00pm, so that the public has access to the Voter Registrar Office. Information for Harrisonburg voters.
 

Refuse for Tuesday, November 4 will be collected on Wednesday, November 5.

The Recycling Convenience Center and Mobile Unit will be closed on Tuesday, November 4.

Bulk and yard debris collection is cancelled for Wednesday, November 5.