City of Aurora Announces April 10 Furlough Day Closures

The second of four city of Aurora required employee furlough days for 2026 will take place on Friday, April 10. On furlough days, most city facilities and operations are closed, with essential services and emergency operations remaining fully operational.

Furloughs are part of the city's cost-saving measures to balance the budget in accordance with the city charter. They help Aurora responsibly manage public resources while continuing to provide high-quality services that support the community and align with the city's Well Managed strategic outcome. Remaining 2026 furlough days include: Thursday, July 2, and Thursday, Dec. 24. Learn more at AuroraGov.org/Furloughs.

Unless otherwise noted, the following city of Aurora facilities will be closed on Friday, April 10, due to the mandated employee furlough day:

• All municipal offices and courts
• All libraries
• Aurora Public Library does not charge late fees on overdue items; no holds expire on closed days.
• Aurora Animal Shelter (For urgent animal-related matters that cannot wait until the next business day, call 303.627.3100)
• Aurora Center for Active Adults
• Aurora Fox Arts Center will be open on this day
• Aurora History Museum
• Bicentennial Art Center
• Expo Community Center and eSports Lounge
• Golf Courses (Aurora Hills, Meadow Hills, Murphy Creek, Saddle Rock and Springhill) will be open on this day
• Nature Centers (Plains Conservation, Morrison and Senac Creek)
• Preschool Classes
• Recreation Centers (Moorhead, Central and Southeast)
• Reservoirs (Aurora and Quincy)
• The People's Building will be open on this day
• Utah Indoor Pool