City offices and services in Hampton will have changes to their schedules due to the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. Most city offices, including the Treasurer’s Office, Commissioner of Revenue’s Office, DMV Select, courts, city schools, libraries, and community and neighborhood centers will be closed for the day.
Trash and recycling collection scheduled for Monday will not take place on the holiday. These collections are rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18. Street sweeping originally set for Monday will also move to Wednesday. The regular Wednesday street sweeping will occur on Friday, February 20.
The Yard Waste Site will be closed on Monday. However, the landfill remains open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Both The Woodlands and The Hamptons public golf courses are open on Presidents Day. City parks and Bluebird Gap Farm are also open to visitors.
The Hampton History Museum will be open for guests on Monday but its administrative offices will be closed.
Hampton Roads Transit services such as bus, light rail, and ferry will run according to their usual schedule; however, transit center information booths will not be staffed that day.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts will not operate on Presidents Day.
Hampton is known for its contributions to American history in education and technology, with connections to figures like the original Mercury 7 astronauts who trained at NASA Langley Research Center. It has played a role in historical events such as the end of slavery and is home to cultural sites like the Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton History Museum, and Fort Monroe National Monument (https://www.hampton.gov/91/History-of-City). The city operates under a council-manager form of government where policy is set by elected officials while daily operations are managed by an appointed city manager (https://www.hampton.gov/238/City-Managers-Office).
Hampton has received recognition as one of America’s best places to live due to its community safety initiatives and focus on economic growth (https://www.hampton.gov/89/About-Us). Its diverse neighborhoods offer various cultural attractions that reflect its long-standing commitment to education and innovation.
