MLK Holiday Closings, Schedules

The City of Newport News will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20. Here’s a look at how city offices, facilities, and services will be impacted.

City offices and libraries — Closed Monday, Jan. 20.

Recreation Centers — Operating on normal schedule.

Garbage, Recycling, Bulk Waste Collections — No collections on Monday, Jan. 20. All collections for the week will be delayed by one day. There will be no holiday collection delay for 18-gallon, Black Bin recyclers.

Recovery Operations Center (convenience/drop-off center) — Closed Saturday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 20.

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (Serves Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, York County) — On Monday, Jan. 20, the shelter will be open for adoptions from noon – 5 p.m. and the Reunite Center will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.