Office and business closures for Juneteenth holiday

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and the City of Reno began observing the day in 2022.

During the 2023 legislature, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed it into law as an official Nevada State holiday. The Juneteenth holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when the Union army arrived in Texas bearing federal orders proclaiming the end of slavery.

Some government offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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City of Reno

City of Reno administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

All City of Reno recreation facilities and indoor pools will also be closed on June 19. Outdoor pools (Idlewild and Traner) will be open their regular hours.

Visit the City of Reno’s Parks and Recs website for specific hours and more information.

The Reno Police Department would like to remind the public of these phone and online reporting options:

For all emergencies requiring police, fire or medical response, call or text to 911
For non-emergency assistance from dispatch, call (775) 334-COPS (2677).
Visit the Reno Police Department website and click on “File a Report” to submit an online report

City of Sparks

The following City of Sparks administrative offices will be closed for the holiday:

Sparks City Hall
Sparks Parks and Recreation
Alf Sorenson Community Center
Larry D. Johnson Community Center
Sparks Municipal Court

Washoe County

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

The following county offices will be closed:

Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online services at the Washoe County Library website
Northern Nevada Public Health – All clinical, environmental health, birth and death record, and WIC services
Regional Animal Services Shelter Operations and Office will be closed, but field operations will continue as normal. Pet redemptions will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reno Justice Court, Sparks Justice Court, Incline Village Justice Court, and Wadsworth Justice Court
The Second Judicial District Court
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office – All administrative offices will be unavailable. Visiting and the cashier remain open, and if citizens need emergency assistance, call 911 or contact the non-emergency line at (775)785-9276
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Headquarters/Fire Prevention and Administrative Offices at 3663 Barron Way
Washoe County Human Services Agency and all meal distribution locations

The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses. Passport services will not be available.