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Posted on Nov 5, 2025

City announces Veterans Day closures

The City of Richmond will close in observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12.

Note: Richmond Public Schools are NOT closed for Veterans Day. Stay informed about RPS closures on the School Year Calendar.

  • There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Tuesday, November 11. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday and so on through Friday, November 14.
  • The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. ERRCC will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.
  • Recycling services will operate as normal on Tuesday, November 11.
  • All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Tuesday, November 11 and will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.
  • RVA311 will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and the mobile app.
  • All Parks and Rec offices and community centers are closed Tuesday, November 11.
  • The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Tuesday, November 11. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911.
  • Richmond Animal Care and Control is closed on Tuesday, November 11. RACC will reopen with regular walk-in hours on Wednesday, November 12.