From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
In Summary:
Apopka city offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of Christmas. There will be no trash collection on Christmas Day, and residents are advised to wait for their next regularly scheduled pickup. Public safety services, including police, fire, and medical response, will continue operating without interruption.
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The City of Apopka has announced its holiday schedule for Christmas 2025, including office closures and adjustments to residential trash collection. City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, allowing city employees time to observe the holiday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 8 am.
Related: Orange County curbside collection schedule.
Residents should plan for sanitation service changes during the holiday week. There will be no trash collection on Thursday, December 25. Residential garbage pickup will resume on each household’s next regularly scheduled collection day. Residents who normally receive Thursday service should be prepared to wait until their next designated pickup date.
City officials emphasized that essential public safety operations will remain fully staffed throughout the holiday period. Police, Fire, and Medical (EMS) services will continue normal operations, ensuring emergency response capabilities are not affected by the office closures.
The City encourages residents to plan for any additional waste that may accumulate during the Christmas holiday, particularly as households often generate increased trash from gatherings, gift packaging, and celebrations. Residents with questions about their specific trash collection schedule may contact Apopka’s Public Services Department once offices reopen on December 29.
Holiday office closures are standard for the City of Apopka, and officials noted the importance of providing municipal employees time to rest and spend time with family. The City also reminds residents that many services remain available online, including utility payments, service requests, and access to city information.
The City of Apopka extends holiday wishes to residents and encourages everyone to celebrate safely. Updates and reminders regarding holiday services will be shared on the City’s official website and social media channels.
Key Points:
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Apopka city offices will be closed December 25–26 and will reopen Monday, December 29, at 8 am.
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No trash collection will occur on Christmas Day; service resumes on the next scheduled pickup.
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Police, Fire, and EMS services will continue normal operations throughout the holiday.
