SRTC Open for MLK Jr. Day, Other Government Offices Not Open

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, area government offices will be closed Monday,
January 16, except for SRTC. We will be in the office all day Monday.

Spokane Valley, Spokane City, the Washington State department of Transportation and other agencies will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, January 10.


And good news, parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Monday.

Happy Holidays, Here Is When SRTC Will Be Closed

If you have government business over the next couple weeks, here's what you need to know:

SRTC is closed Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2.

Spokane Valley and Spokane County are on the same schedule.

Spokane City Hall will be closed at noon on Fridays, Dec. 23 and 30, and all day Mondays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 

The Spokane City Council is not scheduled to meet on Mondays, Dec. 19, Dec. 26, and Jan.2.  Council meetings will resume on Monday, Jan. 9, with a 3:30 p.m. briefing session and 6 p.m. legislative session.  

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged Mondays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.  

Enjoy Your Long Holiday Weekend

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all area government offices, including SRTC, will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25.

And parking meters are free on Thursday. Normal meter rates apply Friday, Saturday and Sunday though, so if you are doing Black Friday shopping, be sure to pay or you will get a ticket.

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11

Friday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. SRTC will be open, along with most other government jurisdictions. City of Spokane Valley offices will be closed though. 

Also, parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Friday.  

Government Offices Closed For Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all area government offices will be closed Monday, September 5.

City of Spokane parking meters don't have to be plugged that day so get out and do something! 

Area Government Services Closed July 4

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all area government agencies will be closed on Monday, July 4, including SRTC.

Offices will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, July 5. Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on July 4.

If you're headed to the west side of the state this weekend, travel on I-90 from the summit of Snoqualmie Pass to Vantage is going to be particularly tricky this weekend due to a number of projects.

The heaviest congestion is westbound near Cle Elum from mileposts, where repaving work means a single-lane detour. You can avoid these backups by using an alternate route via US 97 to SR 10.

Memorial Day Closures

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all government offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, including SRTC.

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Monday so come downtown and enjoy the park or some shopping.

MLK Jr. Day Closures

It looks like we stand alone this time. Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day so there will be some local government offices closed.

SRTC will remain open but the City of Spokane, Spokane Valley and Spokane County offices will be closed for the day.

 If you come downtown that day, parking meters don't have to be plugged so shop away!

This Week's Holiday Closures

More holiday closures this week for area government offices.

SRTC will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and remain closed until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.

Spokane County offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, as will the City of Spokane Valley.

Spokane City Hall will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31 and will be closed all day Friday, Jan. 1.

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Friday, Jan. 1.  

Area Government Offices Holiday Closures

In observance of the Christmas holiday, there are several local government closure to tell you about.

SRTC will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 and remain closed until 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. Our office will also close at 1 p.m. on thursday, Dec. 31 and remain closed until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.

Spokane County offices will close on Thursday, Dec. 24 at noon and remained closed through Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. In observance of the New Year's holiday, all Spokane County offices will close on Friday, Jan. 1.

City of Spokane Valley business offices will be closed from 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and will remain closed through Christmas day, Friday, December 25. Offices will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 28.

City of Spokane Valley business offices will be closed from 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and will remain closed through Christmas day, Friday, December 25. Offices will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 28.

Spokane City Hall will close at noon on Thursdays, Dec. 24 and 31, and all day Fridays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 

The Spokane City Council is not scheduled to meet on Mondays, Dec. 21 and 28.  Council meetings will resume on Monday, Jan. 4, with a 3:30 p.m. briefing session and 6 p.m. legislative session.  

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Fridays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.  

On Thursday, Dec. 31 and into Friday, Jan. 1, all vehicles must cleared of the RED Bagged meters on Howard Street between Main Street and Spokane Falls Blvd and on Spokane Falls Blvd from Stevens Street to Wall Street by 7 a.m., Thursday, December 31^st for  First Night setup. 

Streets will remain open until 3 p.m.  At 3 p.m. Howard will close from Main Street to Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane Falls Blvd. will close from Stevens Street to Post Street. The streets will remain closed until after the event ends around 1 a.m. on the 1^st.

Parade Closures will be in effect from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Spokane Falls Blvd will be closed from Bernard Street to Stevens Street. Washington and Stevens will be closed from N. River Drive to Main Street. 

Wall Street will be closed from Sprague Ave to Riverside Ave, 7 a.m. Dec 31^st to 2 a.m. Jan 1^st.

Thanksgiving Office Closures

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all area government offices, including SRTC, will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Everybody re-opens at regular time on Monday, November 30.

Thanksgiving Day is also a parking meter holiday with parking at meters being free.  For the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend, normal meter use rules apply.

Veterans Day Closures

This Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and several area government offices will be closed in observance. SRTC and the City of Spokane will be open however.

Spokane Valley and Spokane County offices will be closed.

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged Wednesday so if you're coming downtown, parking will be free on the street.

Monday Is A Parking Meter Holiday

You don't have to pay this Monday.

Monday may be Columbus Day but most area government agencies will stay open, including SRTC. However, if you don't have to work and would like to come downtown to shop or play in the park or whatever, parking meters don't have to be plugged that day so take advantage of it.

Government Offices Closed Monday for Labor Day

Don't forget, Monday, September 7 is Labor Day, which means all area government offices will be closed. That includes SRTC. The City of Spokane's parking meters will be free that day so come down and check out Pig Out in the Park.

Fourth of July Office Closures

Here's hoping your bad choices are
minimal this 4th of July

The July 4 holiday is on a Saturday this year, which means it will be observed in the government world on Friday, July 3. That means area government offices will be closed that day, including SRTC, Spokane City's City Hall, City of Spokane Valley business offices, Spokane County offices, etc.

Parking meters don't have to be plugged on July 4.

Everything opens up again the morning of Monday, July 6. 

Memorial Day Closures

All local government offices, including SRTC, will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Monday and Spokane Transit buses run on the holiday schedule.

Presidents Day Closures

City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County offices will be closed Monday, February 16 for the President's Day holiday. Other area government offices will remain open.

Local Holiday Closures

While SRTC will be open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, most other government offices will not.

• City of Spokane Valley offices will be closed.
• Spokane City Hall will be closed.
• Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Monday.
• At Spokane County, the Engineering and Roads Division, Utilities, Building and Planning Division will be open. All other departments will be closed.

More Holiday Closures For This Week

So it's that weird stretch between the holidays when you're never sure which government offices are
open and which aren't. Well here's what's happening locally this week:

• All government offices (including SRTC) will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day Holiday
• Spokane City Hall will be closed at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and all day Thursday, Jan.1.
• Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Jan. 1.  

Holiday Closures

Apparently safety DOES take a holiday.

You know that all area government offices are closed on Christmas, this Thursday, December 25. But did you know that Spokane County and Spokane Valley offices will also be closed the day after, Friday, December 26?

The City of Spokane and SRTC will be open the day after Christmas so feel free to call with your transportation questions. The City of Spokane will close at noon on Christmas Eve though.

Also, Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on Thursday, Dec. 25