Jacksonville residents should expect city office and facility closures on February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Several municipal services will be unavailable, affecting residents planning city-related activities. A Facebook post from the City of Jacksonville Government confirmed that several administrative buildings will be closed on Presidents' Day, including City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, the Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, and the Duval County Courthouse. The Office of the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser’s Office will also be closed to the public.
City-managed community and senior centers, gymnasiums, and the Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Nature Center will also be closed on Presidents' Day. Services such as solid waste management and emergency assistance from the Social Service Division will be unavailable, requiring residents to adjust their plans.
Animal Care & Protective Services will remain open for adoptions from 12 to 7 p.m. on Presidents' Day. All Jacksonville Public Library locations will be closed on February 16 but will resume normal hours the following day. Some city tennis centers and parks will also adjust their hours during the holiday.
While many services will be closed, some government operations will continue. The 630-CITY Customer Service Center will be closed from February 14 until February 17 at 8 a.m., but City Council meetings are scheduled to resume shortly after the holiday, maintaining ongoing civic discussions.
