Rochester City Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Administrative buildings, libraries, and services will have modified hours on the federal holiday.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Rochester City Hall and other administrative offices in the city will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. This includes neighborhood service centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services. Rochester Public Library branches will remain open during normal hours, and refuse and recycling collection will continue as scheduled. The 311 Call Center will also be operational from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Why it matters

Presidents Day is a federal holiday observed across the United States to honor the legacy of past U.S. presidents. The closure of Rochester's city offices and services reflects the broader recognition of this national holiday, allowing city employees to have the day off work.

The details

All Rochester City Hall administrative offices, as well as neighborhood service centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day. However, Rochester Public Library branches will remain open during normal hours, and refuse and recycling collection will continue as scheduled. The 311 Call Center will also be operational from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Rochester City Hall and other administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Rochester Public Library branches will be open for normal hours on Presidents Day.
  • Refuse and recycling collection will stay on schedule on Presidents Day.
  • The 311 Call Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Presidents Day.

The players

Rochester City Hall

The administrative headquarters for the city government of Rochester, New York.

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The takeaway

While most city offices and services will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday, Rochester residents can still access key public resources like libraries and the 311 Call Center, ensuring continuity of important community services even on federal holidays.