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Posted on Nov 4, 2026
City announces Veterans Day closures
The City of Richmond will close in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Thursday, November 12. Keep reading for information about City service schedules during the holiday.
For the full city holiday calendar, please visit the Holiday Closings page .
- There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Wednesday, November 11. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday and so on through Friday, November 13.
- The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. ERRCC will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
- Recycling services will operate as normal on Wednesday, November 11.
- All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Wednesday, November 11 and will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
- RVA311 will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and the mobile app.
- Richmond Public Schools will operate on their normal schedule on Veterans Day.
- All Parks and Rec offices and community centers are closed Wednesday, November 11. After School Programs will operate on their normal schedule.
- The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Wednesday, November 11. 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 Wednesday, November 11. RACC will reopen with regular walk-in hours on Thursday, November 12.
