Manatee County Government announced holiday office closures. Offices will be closed on Wednesday for Christmas Eve; Thursday for Christmas Day; and January 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day.
According to Manatee County, during the holidays, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. If your pickup falls on a holiday, collection will occur one day later. Normal schedules resume the following Monday.
Manatee County parks, preserves, and beaches will remain open during the holidays. Golf courses at Manatee County and Buffalo Creek will be closed on Christmas Day. The G.T. Bray and John Marble Recreation Centers will close early at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and remain closed until Friday. They will also be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, resuming normal hours on January 2.
Aquatic facilities will have modified hours, with lap swim available from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and family swim from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Dec. 31. The pools, and splash pads will take a dip into holiday closure only on Christmas Day. Manatee County Public Library enthusiasts should note locations will shut down on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) buses will end routes early at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Anna Maria Island Trolley will stop at 7 p.m. the same day. Both fixed-route and Handy Bus services will not operate on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. The Anna Maria Trolley will continue its normal weekend and holiday service during the Christmas break.
