City of Detroit offices to close for Juneteenth, June 19

2025

The City of Detroit will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday, and most offices will be closed that day, Thursday, June 19.  Normal Police, Fire and Water and Sewerage services will be provided.


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works will collect refuse, bulk, yard waste and curbside recycling as normally scheduled.  Crews also will service commercial customers, and the drop-off locations will be open.

DDOT BUSES
The Department of Transportation (DDOT) will operate bus service as regularly scheduled on June 19. DDOT Administration Offices at 100 Mack Avenue will be closed on Thursday, June 19.  

For bus arrival information, view or download bus schedules to plan your trip at detroitmi.gov/ddot.  To reach DDOT Customer Service, call (313) 933-1300.

DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER
The Detroit People Mover will operate from 6:30 a.m. - midnight on June 19.

PARKING 
Parking enforcement will be suspended on Thursday, June 19 so that residents and visitors may enjoy free metered parking across the city.  Free metered parking does not include residential permit parking zones. Motorists are encouraged to read and follow all parking signs.  Parking enforcement will resume on Friday, June 20.

Motorists should note that vehicles illegally parked in residential permit parking zones,  and/or blocking driveways, crosswalks, fire hydrants or other critical access points will be ticketed.

Ford Underground Garage
The Ford Underground garage will operate as normally scheduled from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The parking fees are:
$5 for the first 2 hours  |  $10 for 2-4 hours  |  $15 after 4 hours

Eastern Market Garage
The Eastern Market garage will operate from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. The fee is $5.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
Although City of Detroit 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 may utilize the DivDat kiosk or mobile app. Residents also may report issues via the Improve Detroit app.