Broward County Offices Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Closings

In observance of the upcoming holidays, Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 and New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2021.

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Online payment and library services will still be available; buses will run on a limited schedule. As is always the case, but particularly during this COVID-19 pandemic, many alternate and online services are offered to provide social distancing.

Additional information:

– The 311 Call Center, including the COVID-19 Hotline and Business Complaint line, will be closed on both Fridays. Residents can still submit requests for service and report a COVID-19  business violation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the website or mobile app, MyBroward.Broward.org. T

– All Broward County Library locations will be closed. Customers can visit Broward.org/Library to search the online catalog, place holds on or renew materials and access free online classes, eBooks, eMagazines, streaming/downloadable movies, TV shows and music.

–  All Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be closed on Christmas Day, and open on New Year’s Day. The regional parks’ regular weekend and holiday gate fee ($1.50/person, ages 5 and under free) has been temporarily suspended.

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