In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Austin will be shutting down various government offices, including City Council offices, recreation and senior centers, cultural centers, museums, and libraries on Monday, November 11, according to a recent
announcement
. Regular hours are set to resume on Tuesday, November 12.
The
notice
provided further details, stating that while the Utility Customer Service Centers will not be open that Monday, payments can still be made online at COAUtilities.com or through alternative methods listed on their website. Nevertheless, city parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreational facilities will remain accessible to the public for their usual hours.
The announcement also specified that essential services like trash, recycling, composting, and curbside collections will maintain their regular schedule, despite the Veterans Day holiday, ensuring that municipal services are not disrupted for Austin’s residents, for ease and accessibility. Schedules and service changes can be checked via the Austin Recycles app or
the city’s website
.
However, the Austin Animal Center will also observe the holiday closure, shutting its doors on November 11 and urging those interested in adopting or in need of other services to plan accordingly. The Austin Public Library system will follow suit, closing each branch on Sunday, November 10, and Monday, November 11 with a return to standard operations set for the day following the holiday. Regarding public health and safety operations, the Environmental Health Services at the Rutherford Lane Campus, Office of Vital Records, all WIC and Shots for Tots clinics, and Neighbor Centers will also take a brief hiatus on Veterans Day, as will all Austin Municipal Court locations, as indicated
in their press release
.
For water emergencies outside of usual business hours or during the closure, Austin Water advises residents to contact their 24-hour Customer Service Contact Center. The city encourages individuals with questions about services or needing further information to reach out via the 311 hotline or by utilizing the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app for service requests.
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