2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Holiday Schedule

By City of Corpus Christi - Jan 16, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Many City of Corpus Christi offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. 

Below is a list of City office closings and schedules:

Emergency and essential City services such as Police, Fire, and the Airport will remain open and maintain normal operations. 

City 311 Call Center: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Public Health District: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Utilities Billing Office: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026; however, customers can make utility bill payments:

Municipal Court: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026; however, customers can make payments and request Defensive Driving:

Make payments by:

  • Phone: 1-866-299-7084
  • Dropbox is located at 120 North Chaparral Street

Solid Waste Operations:

Garbage, recycling, and brush will not be collected on Monday, January 19, 2026.

  • Monday’s garbage and recycling will be collected on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (the Saturday before).
  • J.C. Elliott Collection Center & Transfer Station: Closed, Monday, January 19, 2026.
  • Cefe Valenzuela Landfill: Open Monday, January 19, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Animal Care Services: Closed to the public on Monday, January 19, 2026. Animal Care Officers will be responding to calls for service. Residents can contact CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 826-2600.

Code Enforcement: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Development Services: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Libraries: All public libraries will be Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Parks and Recreation:

Golf Courses

·         Lozano Golf Center: Open 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

·         Oso Beach Golf Course: Open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Tennis Centers

·         H-E-B Tennis Center: Open 9:00 a.m. – 10:0 p.m.

·         Al Kruse Tennis Center: Open 9:00 a.m. – 10:0 p.m.           

Public Pools

·         Collier Pool: Open – Lap Swim 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Swim 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

·         Corpus Christi Natatorium: Open - Lap Swim 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p m.

Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center:

Walking trails and the playground are Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Learning Center: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Corpus Christi Gym and Ben Garza Gym: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

After-Hour Kid Power Program Office: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

All Recreation Centers: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.                                                  

All Senior Centers: Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. 

For more information, media representatives can contact Robert Gonzales, Public Information Manager, at (361) 826-3233 or robertg8@cctexas.com.

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