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City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Here’s how City services are affected:
Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not change during the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling collection will happen as regularly scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Transfer Stations: Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, January 19th.
Public Works Customer Contact Center: The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, January 19th. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th. Residents can call 602-262-6251.
Library: All Phoenix Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of the holiday. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org for more details. Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7.
Parking Meters: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.
Parks and Recreation Facilities: City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, January 19th. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “Take a Hike. Do it Right.” safety guidelines before visiting a trail.
S’edav Va’aki Museum will be closed on Monday, January 19, but will be open on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Public Transit: Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, January 19th. There is no Express or RAPID bus service and Customer Service will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following public transit centers also are closed: Ed Pastor, Sunnyslope, and Central Station. Check ValleyMetro.org for schedules.
Dial-a-Ride service will be available, by reservation, between 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, January 19th. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: If you plan to park at the airport, reserve your parking in advance. Book your parking at skyharbor.com/parkphx. Come early even if you have a reservation.
Passengers can view security checkpoint wait times on skyharbor.com or on one of the flight information display boards in each terminal. You can use any security checkpoint in Terminal 4 to access any gate.
The PHX Reserve program allows guests to schedule a specific time for their TSA security screening. All you need to do is reserve your time and show up at your assigned checkpoint at your appointment time. Register at skyharbor.com/phxreserve.
Confirm flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, then give yourself plenty of time. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs if you are flying domestically, three hours if you are flying internationally.
Finally, look for Navigators dressed in purple. Navigator volunteers serve all over the Airport by providing directions, information, and friendly assistance. They serve as a welcoming presence to more than 130,000 passengers each day, truly making it America’s Friendliest Airport®.
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