Danville Offices Closed for George Washington Day

City government, library, and courthouse to observe holiday on Monday, February 16th

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The City of Danville, Virginia has announced that all municipal government offices, the public library, and the local courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of George Washington Day, also known as Presidents' Day. However, Danville Transit will operate as normal and trash/yard waste collection will follow the regular schedule.

Why it matters

This closure is a standard practice for many local governments across the United States to honor the nation's first president on the federal holiday. While most private businesses remain open, the public sector typically observes the day off.

The details

The closure will impact the Municipal Building, all other city government offices, the public library, and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse). Danville Transit will continue to operate on its regular schedule, and household trash and yard waste collection will not be affected.

  • The offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

City of Danville

The local government of Danville, Virginia.

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The takeaway

While most private businesses remain open, the City of Danville is observing the George Washington Day federal holiday by closing its municipal offices, library, and courthouse to allow employees the day off.