Municipal Offices Closed July 3 & Trash Pickup Unaffected for Independence Day Holiday

- Jun 25, 2026

Holiday schedule

City of Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court at the Ann Arbor Justice Center, will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3, 2025. Curbside trash, recycling and compost pickup services will not be impacted and take place per their normal schedule 

Safety services and water utility operations will maintain 24-hour schedules. 

Time for fireworks? 

If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, please remember to do so safely and responsibly. Also remember, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act 256 of 2011 (PDF) permits fireworks usage this year only June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.  http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-Act-256-of-2011.pdf 

Also note, using fireworks without expressed permission is ALWAYS PROHIBITED at:

  • City parks
  • Schools
  • All public and private property that isn’t your own

Further, anyone setting off fireworks that cause a fire resulting in property damage will potentially face civil and criminal liability.

Please be aware of these important safety reminders as well:

  • Keep a water source ready to spray embers from fireworks. Drench the entire area where you’ve been using fireworks when done.
  • Toss used fireworks into a bucket of water for at least 24 hours before disposing.
  • Don’t try to reignite fireworks that won’t go off.
  • Don’t launch fireworks into forests or fields. Dry grass or leaves could ignite.
  • Keep fireworks away from your face and eyes.

More information is available on the National Fire Protection Association website. https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Fireworks

Fireworks also pose a risk to pets. Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website for tips on how to keep pets safe for the holiday and all summer long. https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

If you plan to use fireworks, please follow the laws, do so safely and be courteous by checking in with neighbors know in advance. This includes being mindful of any military veterans or others who may be sensitive to the noise associated with fireworks.

More information is available on the National Fire Protection Association website. https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Fireworks

Fireworks also pose a risk to pets. Visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website for tips on how to keep pets safe for the holiday and all summer long. https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

If you plan to use fireworks, please follow the laws, do so safely and be courteous by letting neighbors know in advance. This includes being mindful of any military veterans or others who may be sensitive to the noise associated with fireworks.

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Media Contact: 

Robert Kellar, Communications Specialist, 734.794.6000, ext. 41524 | rkellar@a2gov.org

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