In observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights holiday, residents of Chandler should take note of the city service changes scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026. City officials have confirmed that all administrative offices will not be operational on the day, according to a news release from the City of Chandler. Commemorating the day and reflecting on its historical significance is tradition, but it also means the interruption of some routine city offerings.
Garbage collection will carry on as regular despite the holiday closures; residents can expect their trash and recycling to be picked up per usual schedule, while the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center will take a pause, the Chandler Tennis Center is standing as an exception, staying open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., for those looking to engage in some physical activity amidst the holiday reflection. And for families looking to spend quality time together, the Tumbleweed Recreation Center has got them covered with holiday hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., yet several other city-run facilities including the Chandler Nature Center, Snedigar Recreation Center, and the centers catering to seniors and the downtown community will close their doors in honor of the day.
For those whose holidays include some quiet contemplation or study, it’s important to plan ahead as the Chandler Public Libraries, encompassing the Downtown, Basha, Hamilton, and Sunset branches, will also not be open. Cultural sites such as the Chandler Museum, and spaces for artistic engagement like the Center for the Arts box office and the Art Gallery, are taking a hiatus on MLK Day, ensuring that staff and patrons alike have the opportunity to pay homage to the civil rights movement and its leaders in their own personal ways.
Art aficionados will find the Vision Gallery inaccessible not only on the holiday itself but also on the preceding Saturday, January 17. When it comes to aquatic recreation, the announcement made it clear that there will be no lap swimming at Nozomi, Desert Oasis, or Mesquite Groves aquatic centers, and it should be noted for those looking to dive in that all other aquatic centers and pools remain closed for the season. Details about the closures and openings can be confirmed by contacting Jennifer Honea, the City of Chandler's Public Information Officer, at 480-782-2228 for those seeking further information or clarity.
