The City of Gaithersburg announced that all City facilities and offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with several facilities operating on limited hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and Youth Centers closed throughout the MCPS winter break.
Recycling collections normally scheduled for those holidays will shift to the following Saturdays, while police patrols will remain on duty and residents are advised to contact their private contractors regarding trash collection schedules.
Per the City of Gaithersburg: “In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, all City facilities and offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Facility Schedule
Alternate hours are only noted if they differ from normal business hours.
Gaithersburg Youth Centers will be closed December 24 through January 2 during MCPS Winter Break.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- Activity Center at Bohrer Park, Arts Barn, Casey Community Center, Gaithersburg Community Museum, Kentlands Mansion, and Benjamin Gaither Center will be open until 4 p.m.
- Gaithersburg Youth Centers and Gaithersburg Aquatic Center are closed.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
- All City facilities are closed.
- Winter Lights Festival is closed.
- Administrative offices of the Gaithersburg Police Station are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty.
- For emergencies, call 911.
- For non-emergencies, call 301-279-8000 for dispatch.
Friday, December 26, 2025
- Gaithersburg Youth Centers are closed.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Activity Center at Bohrer Park, Arts Barn, Casey Community Center, Gaithersburg Community Museum, Kentlands Mansion, and Benjamin Gaither Center will be open until 4 p.m.
- Gaithersburg Youth Centers and Gaithersburg Aquatic Center are closed.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
- All City facilities are closed.
- Administrative offices of the Gaithersburg Police Station are closed. Police patrol will remain on duty.
- For emergencies, call 911.
- For non-emergencies, call 301-279-8000 for dispatch.
Recycling & Bulk Pickup Collection
- Recycling for residents whose regular recycling day is Thursday, December 25, 2025, will be collected the following Saturday, December 27.
- Recycling for residents whose regular recycling day is Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be collected the following Saturday, January 3.
- Loose-leaf collection is suspended on December 25.
- On-demand bulk pickup for residents whose regular recycling days are December 25 and January 1 will be unavailable.
Stay up to date on recycling and yard waste service changes by subscribing to notifications from the City’s Recycle Coach app.
Regular trash and garbage collection for City residents is handled by private contractors. Please contact your HOA or private contractor regarding holiday collection schedules for these materials.
For more information on recycling, please contact the City’s Department of Public Works.”
