ARLINGTON — The City of Arlington announced holiday closures and service schedule adjustments in observance of Christmas. Municipal offices and city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.
Residential and commercial garbage and recycling collection will not occur Thursday, Dec. 25. Because of the holiday, curbside collection for affected residents will shift by one day. Residents whose regular collection day falls on Dec. 25 will receive service Friday, Dec. 26. Those normally scheduled for Friday collection will receive service Saturday, Dec. 27. Regular garbage and recycling schedules will resume Monday, Dec. 29.
On Wednesday, Dec. 24, several city facilities will operate with limited availability while most offices remain closed. Arlington City Hall, the City Office Tower, Arlington Municipal Court, public library branches, recreation centers, and several administrative offices will be closed. However, Arlington On-Demand services will operate, and select city golf facilities and dining locations will remain open with early closures.
Facilities open on Christmas Eve include the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, which will close at noon, along with Tierra Verde Golf Club Grille, Texas Rangers Golf Club, Lake Arlington Golf Course, and associated dining venues. These facilities will operate with reduced hours, generally closing at 3 p.m.
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On Thursday, Dec. 25, all Arlington municipal offices, courts, libraries, recreation centers, golf courses, animal services, and transportation services will be closed. Arlington On-Demand, Handitran services, and Parks and Recreation administrative offices will also be unavailable throughout the day.
On Friday, Dec. 26, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau will remain closed, while other city services begin returning to normal operations. City officials reminded residents that garbage and recycling services do not operate on major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.