Pinellas County, FL
12/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/19/2025 09:39
Pinellas County Government offices closed for Christmas
newsDecember 19, 2025
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed beginning at noon Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. This includes departments under the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk's Office, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections.
Parks & Conservation Resources
Parks administrative office, Heritage Village and Education Centers will be closed during this time.
All other County Parks and Preserves will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 24. While Fort De Soto will remain open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25., all other parks will be closed. They will reopen Friday, Dec. 26.
Animal Services shelter
The offices and adoption center at Pinellas County Animal Services will be closed during this time. They will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Building and Development Review Services
Pinellas County Building Services offices will be closed Dec. 24-26, and inspections will not take place.
Contractor Licensing
The Pinellas County Contractor Licensing office and the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board will be closed.
Human Services
Pinellas County Human Services offices will be closed.
Sixth Judicial Circuit courts
The courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco) will not be in session except for first-appearance advisory hearings and emergency situations.
Solid Waste Disposal Complex
The Solid Waste Disposal Complex will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and open on Friday, Dec. 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Administration Building, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center and Swap Shop will close at noon on Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25-26.
Utilities
The Business and Customer Services Call Center and the lobby at 14 S. Fort Harrison will be closed. Customers can make payments online and can reach the answering service at (727) 464-4000 for emergencies.
Normal County operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 29.
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