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In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Find information on holiday shopping, events, sightseeing, and more at tempe.gov/holidays.
See how your city services and facilities are affected by these holidays:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police and Fire services will be unaffected by the holidays.
TEMPE 311
Tempe 311, the City’s Customer Relations Center, will be closed on both holidays. To fill out a service request form, visit tempe.gov/311.
TEMPE CUSTOMER SERVICES
Tempe Customer Services will be closed on both holidays. For more information and to pay your bill online, visit tempe.gov/CustomerServices.
TEMPE MUNICIPAL COURT
The court will be closed on both holidays. To make a payment or view case information, visit tempe.gov/court. Phone payments can be made by calling 480-350-8800 or 1-877-729-2687. This Automated Payment System is unavailable nightly from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION
On Dec. 24, bus and light rail services will operate on a regular schedule, with no express service. On Dec. 31, bus and light rail services will operate on a regular schedule. Bus and light rail services will operate according to a holiday schedule on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The Tempe Transit Store will be closed both days. For information, visit tempe.gov/tim.
On Dec. 31, light rail and streetcar service will be extended until 2 a.m. Bus, rail, and paratransit services will be free Valley-wide starting at 7 p.m., courtesy of Coors Light Free Rides. Orbit service will be enhanced to operate as needed from the Tempe Transit Center until 2 a.m.
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Commercial and residential trash services will change during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day 2025-2026. During these two weeks, Thursday collection will be moved to Friday. See details on collection schedule changes at tempe.gov/HolidayTrashSchedule.
The Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Drive, will be closed on both holidays (480-858-2223). Cooking grease and Styrofoam blocks/chunks can be recycled at the HPCC during operating hours or at the upcoming Zero Waste Day on Saturday, Jan. 31.
PARKS AND RECREATION
- Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-America Way, will be closed on both holidays.
- Kiwanis Park Batting Range will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5727).
- Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. Fifth St., will be closed on both holidays (480-858-2420).
- Clark Park Community Center, 1730 S. Roosevelt St., will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5208).
- Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St., will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5800).
- North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St., will be closed on both holidays (480-858-6500).
- Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5211).
- Westside Multi-Generational Center, 715 W. Fifth St., will be closed on both holidays (480-858-2466).
POOLS AND SPLASH PADS
- All pools and splash pads, with the exception of Clark Park heated outdoor pool and Kiwanis indoor pool, are closed for the season.
- Clark Park’s heated outdoor pool will be closed on both holidays.
- The Kiwanis Pool will be closed on both holidays.
- For more information on Tempe aquatics, please visit tempe.gov/pools.
LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTERS
- Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, will be closed on both holidays. Additionally, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31 (480-350-5500).
- Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5100).
- Petersen House Museum, 1414 W. Southern Ave., will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5100). Visit tempe.gov/MuseumHistoricHouses for more information.
- Edna Vihel Arts Center, 3340 S. Rural Road, will be closed on both holidays (480-350-5287).
- Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, will be closed on both holidays. Additionally, the venue will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31. Visit tempecenterforthearts.com for more information (480-350-2822).
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