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Posted on May 14, 2026

City Shares Memorial Day Closures

The City of Richmond will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.  

For the full city holiday calendar, please visit the Holiday Closings page .   

  • There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Monday, May 25. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and so on through Friday, May 29.  
  • The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25. ERRCC will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. 
  • Recycling services will be closed on Monday, May 25. All collections will be delayed by until the next day, with any Friday collections taking place on Saturday. For more information on recycling, visit cvwma.com.   
  • All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Monday, May 25 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.   
  • RVA311 will be open Saturday, May 23, and will be closed on May 25. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and mobile apps. 
  • All Richmond Public Schools and RPS offices are closed on Monday, May 25.  
  • All Parks and Recreation offices and community centers are closed Monday, May 25. Randolph, Blackwell, Fairmount, and Battery Park Pools will operate 1 - 7 pm Saturday through Monday. 
  • The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Monday, May 25. 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 will be closed on Monday, May 25. RACC will reopen by appointment only on Tuesday, May 26, and will have regular walk-in hours on Wednesday, May 27.