DENTON, TX, Sept. 1, 2026 – In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the City of Denton will have several facility closures and service adjustments on Monday, Sept. 7. The City will return to regular operations on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Airport
Airport administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. The air traffic control tower will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the airfield will remain open 24 hours a day throughout the holiday. Airport Operations is available 24/7 at (940) 349-7722.
Animal Services and Denton Animal Shelter
Animal Services and the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8. To report an animal-related non-emergency, call (940) 349-8181. In case of an emergency, call 911.
Libraries
All libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Municipal Courts
The Denton Municipal Court will be closed Monday, Sept. 7. Online options and automated phone payments remain available 24 hours per day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Parks and Recreation
The Denton Civic Center, Denia Recreation Center, MLK Jr. Recreation Center, North Lakes Rec Center, Denton Senior Center, and American Legion Hall Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Water Works Park and the Denton Natatorium will remain open for normal hours during the holiday. This will be the last day of the season for Water Works Park. The Denton Civic Center Pool will be closed on Sept. 7.
The Denton Tennis and Pickleball Center will remain open for normal hours, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., during the holiday.
The North Lakes Driving Range will remain open for normal hours, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., during the holiday.
Public Safety
All public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department non-emergency number is (940) 349-8181, and in case of an emergency, dial 911.
Solid Waste & Recycling
Due to the holiday, all curbside collections will be delayed by one day the entire week of Sept. 7 to Sept. 11. That means that if your regular collection day is:
- Monday, it rolls to Tuesday
- Tuesday, it rolls to Wednesday
- Wednesday, it rolls to Thursday
- Thursday, it rolls to Friday
View the full 2026 Holiday Curbside Collection Schedule, here.
Utilities
Customer Service will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen at normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. To report a utility service emergency, call Utilities dispatch at (940) 349-7000.
Denton 311
Denton 311 will be available on the Denton 311 app, or by dialing 311 on your mobile phone or (940) 349-7311 from your landline.
On behalf of the City of Denton, have a safe and happy holiday.
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