City of Dallas announces holiday closures and adjusted schedules for Christmas and New Year’s Day

Dallas, Texas – As the holiday season approaches, the City of Dallas has announced closures and adjusted operating hours for various departments and facilities in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and note these changes to avoid any disruption to city services.

Adjustments for Arts and Cultural Facilities

The Office of Arts and Culture administrative offices will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Several cultural centers, including the Bath House Cultural Center, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, and South Dallas Cultural Center, will be closed December 25 through January 1, 2025. Normal operating hours will resume on January 2, 2025.

Additionally, the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum will remain closed from December 23 through January 7, 2025, reopening to visitors on January 8, 2025.

Adjusted Hours for Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services will close early on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 5 p.m.. The facility will be closed entirely on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). For more information, residents can visit be90dallas.org.

Dallas Park and Recreation Facilities

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department will close early at 5 p.m. on both Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). Recreation centers will also observe these adjusted hours. All parks and recreation facilities will remain closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For further information, residents can check out the Dallas Park and Recreation website.

Library Holiday Hours

The Dallas Public Libraries will also observe early closures, shutting down at 5 p.m. on both Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). Libraries will remain closed on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). For more information, residents can visit the Dallas Public Library website.

Water Utilities Services

The Dallas Water Utilities administrative and customer service offices will close on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Emergency water service requests can still be made by calling 3-1-1. Non-emergency issues can be reported online or through the Dallas 311 mobile app, available for both iOS and Android devices.

Adjustments to Municipal Court Operations

The Dallas Municipal Court will remain closed on both Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Residents can visit the Dallas Municipal Court website for additional updates and information.

Sanitation Services and Garbage Collection

Trash, recycling, and bulk waste collections will follow an adjusted schedule due to the holidays. There will be no collections on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) or New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1). Residents should note the following adjustments:

• Wednesday routes will be collected on Thursday (Dec. 26 and Jan. 2).
• Thursday routes will be collected on Friday (Dec. 27 and Jan. 3).
• Friday routes will be collected on Saturday (Dec. 28 and Jan. 4).

The McCommas Bluff Landfill and all City Transfer Stations will be closed on both holidays. However, the Fair Oaks and Westmoreland Transfer Stations will offer limited hours, opening from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 28.

For the most up-to-date collection details, residents are encouraged to visit the City of Dallas Sanitation Services website.

Plan Ahead for Holiday Changes

The City of Dallas reminds residents to plan ahead and check schedules for any services they may need during the holiday season. These adjustments ensure that city employees can also enjoy time with their families while maintaining essential services for the community.

For more details on closures, schedules, and other updates, residents are encouraged to contact the relevant departments directly or visit the official City of Dallas website.