City Office Closures - Holidays

City Office Closures

All City offices including City Hall, Community Planning and Development, Olympia Municipal Court, Olympia Probation Services, The Olympia Center, Public Works, and Utility Billing are closed on the City-recognized holidays listed at the bottom of this page. 


City Services Provided

  • Fire and Police Emergency Services: Call 9-1-1 for emergency police, fire and medic services.
  • Free Parking: On-street parking is FREE in downtown Olympia on all city-recognized holidays.
  • Parks Open: All forty Olympia Parks are open on City holidays. Each park has something unique to offer, from playgrounds to ball fields. Visit our parks page for more information.
  • Public Works Emergencies: Citizens with a Public Works emergency (drinking water, wastewater, STEP alarms, or transportation) can call emergency dispatch at (360) 753-8333.
  • Organics' and Commercial Garbage WILL be Collected: Regular collection services will be provided to residential and commercial customers. Remember, crews may arrive earlier than normal on holidays, so set your cart out by 6:00 a.m. to ensure collection. 
  • Utility and Parking Payments: Pay your utility bill and parking ticket online at any time, day or night. 


2013 City Holiday Schedule

Holiday Day date
New Years Day Tuesday January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday  January 21st
President's Day     Monday February 18th
Memorial Day Monday May 27th
Independence Day Thursday July 4th
Labor Day Monday September 2nd
Veteran's Day Monday November 11th
Thanksgiving Thursday November 28th
Thanksgiving - Day After Friday November 29th
Christmas (observed) Wednesday December 25th