Jacksonville city government offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Services will be unavailable tomorrow, on Thursday and January 1, 2026. Closures include City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, and the Duval County Courthouse.
The city advises that garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will run on schedule tomorrow, December 31, and January 1, 2026. Collections will not take place on Thursday and will resume on Saturday. The 630-CITY Customer Service Center will be closed on certain dates, but services can still be requested online.
Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) will remain open for adoptions during the holidays, operating on adjusted hours tomorrow, on Thursday and January 1, 2026. The Jacksonville Public Library will be closed tomorrow and on Thursday, as well as on January 1, 2026.
Tennis facilities will be closed on select holiday dates, but the hard courts and Pickleball courts will remain open. Huguenot Memorial Park and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park will operate on adjusted hours for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Visitors should note that park access may be limited due to factors such as high tides or capacity restrictions.
The City of Jacksonville has compiled holiday-related information on its website. Residents can access details to stay informed about services and operations during the festive season.
