City of Columbia, MO
01/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2026 12:09
City offices closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 20
P.O. BOX 6015 COLUMBIA, MO 65205
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2026
CONTACT: Sydney Olsen
Engagement and Public Communications Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Columbia
573.874.7438
[email protected]
City offices closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; City Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 20
(COLUMBIA, MO)- City of Columbia offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 instead of Monday due to the holiday.
Additionally, several City services will be impacted by the holidays.
Residential curbside trash will not be collected on the observed holiday and will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week. Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash App for collection day reminders and service notifications. Questions concerning the collection schedule should be directed to the Contact Center at 573.874.CITY (2489). The landfill will also be closed Jan. 19.
Go COMO, Columbia's public transit system, will not operate. Parking enforcement will be suspended Jan. 19.
The City's Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) will operate at normal hours on Monday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Although administrative offices for both the police and fire departments will be closed, all other emergency services will be available.
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be closed. Regular business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Please visit CoMo.gov/Utilities for phone numbers to contact staff regarding emergencies related to Water & Light, Sewer and Stormwater.
The City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 instead of Monday due to the holiday.
Additionally, several City services will be impacted by the holidays.
Residential curbside trash will not be collected on the observed holiday and will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week. Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash App for collection day reminders and service notifications. Questions concerning the collection schedule should be directed to the Contact Center at 573.874.CITY (2489). The landfill will also be closed Jan. 19.
Go COMO, Columbia's public transit system, will not operate. Parking enforcement will be suspended Jan. 19.
The City's Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) will operate at normal hours on Monday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Although administrative offices for both the police and fire departments will be closed, all other emergency services will be available.
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be closed. Regular business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Please visit CoMo.gov/Utilities for phone numbers to contact staff regarding emergencies related to Water & Light, Sewer and Stormwater.
City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.
City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.
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