City announces office closures for Election Day 2025
For the City of Richmond's full schedule of holidays, please visit rva.gov/holiday-closings.
The City of Richmond will close in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, November 4. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Wednesday, November 5. Closures impact some but not all City services:
- There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Tuesday, November 4. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday and so on through Friday, November 7.
- The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Tuesday, November 4. ERRCC will reopen on Wednesday, November 5
- Recycling services will operate as normal on Tuesday, November 4.
- All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Tuesday, November 4 and will reopen on Wednesday, November 5. The Main Library is open as a polling location only.
- RVA311 will be closed on Tuesday, November 4. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and the mobile app.
- Richmond Public Schools are closed on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4. Schools and offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 5.
- All Parks and Rec offices and community centers are closed for recreational activities on Tuesday, November 4 (but some are open as polling locations!)
- The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Tuesday, November 4. 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 Tuesday, November 4. RACC will reopen with regular walk-in hours on Wednesday, November 5.
Make sure to vote on the 4th! Find your polling place, your ballot information, and any other election details you need by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.
