City of Detroit offices to close for Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 20

• Refuse, Bulk & Recycling Collection One Day Later

Most City of Detroit offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Normal police, fire, water and sewerage, and bus services will be provided.

Public Works

The Department of Public Works will NOT collect refuse, bulk and recycling on Monday, Jan. 20. Monday’s collection will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday and so forth.

Parking and Transportation

The City’s parking garages will be open as normally scheduled. Motorists also can take advantage of free metered street parking anywhere in the city on Martin Luther King Day.

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will operate on its normal weekday schedule on the King holiday.

The People Mover

The Detroit People Mover is free to ride for all passengers in 2024 – no fare, tokens or passes needed. The system will operate extended hours from 7 a.m. to midnight on Jan. 20.

Please visit thepeoplemover.com for more information.

City Services

Although offices may be closed, many City services, such as tax and fee payments and permit applications, are available online at detroitmi.gov. In terms of some payments to the City of Detroit, individuals also may utilize the DivDat kiosk or mobile app. Residents also may report issues via the Improve Detroit app.