Planning your summer? We’ve got you covered.
Auckland Council services and facilities run on different hours over the holidays, so check the list below for what’s open when and click through for all the details.
Auckland Council Contact Centre
Please note that the Contact Centre is prioritising urgent safety calls these holidays and many services are not available over Christmas.
Call 09 301 0101 or visit the Auckland Council website for information on all council services and facilities that are reduced or closed during summer.
Libraries and community hubs
All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres are closed except for Botany Library on the following dates:
- Christmas Day, 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day, 26 December 2025
- New Year's Day, 1 January 2026
- Day after New Year's Day, 2 January 2026
- Auckland Anniversary Day, 26 January 2026
- Waitangi Day, 6 February 2026
Botany Library will open alongside opening hours for Botany Town Centre.
Visit the Auckland Libraries website to find your library and when it is reopening in the new year.
Rubbish and recycling
Auckland Council will continue to collect your rubbish and recycling over the summer break, but there are some changes to collection days in December and January.
See the full holiday collection schedule online.
Normal collections will resume starting from Monday 5 January 2026.
Pools and leisure centres
Pool hours and Auckland Council leisure programmes change over the holiday period. Check the schedule so you don’t miss out on your favourite swimming spot or class.
Christmas closures for council services
Some council services will take a break over the holidays.
Before the year wraps up, check the Auckland Council website so you don’t miss anything important before closures kick in.
Local Board offices
Local board offices are closed over the Christmas period and will reopen in January or February.
See more information on your local board on the Auckland Council website.
Booking your holiday at one of our regional parks
When Auckland Council service centres are closed, you can still book via our online booking system where you can search, book and pay. Bookings cannot be taken over the phone, and payments are not accepted at our regional parks.
More details are available for holiday parks, glamping sites and accommodation at our regional parks via the Auckland Council website.
Venues for hire
If you would like to book a community venue you can visit the main Auckland Council website for more details.
Additional information on rules for food and beverages at community venues, terms and conditions and venue discounts are also available.
