On this page Content components Some of our services and centres have different hours on public holidays. Where times are different from usual, details are shown below.For a list of 2025 public holidays in Victoria, visit the Business Victoria website.Customer serviceCustomer service counters are closed on all public holidays, but calls to (03) 9278 4444 will be automatically transferred to the emergency after-hours service. Find out more about our customer service counters on our Contact us page.You'll still be able to access many of our services online, including:Making payments for building and planning permits, parking fines, Council invoices, business registrations, animal fines or rates on our Pay pageBooking a hard waste collection on our Hard waste collection pageApplying for a parking permit on our Residential parking permits page Renewing your pet registration on our Renew your pet registration page.Waste servicesHousehold bin collectionsBins are collected on every day of the year, except:Good FridayChristmas DayNew Year’s Day.Look up your address on our Find your bin day page to find your alternative collection dates for these public holidays.Boroondara Recycling and Waste CentreThe centre is open every day of the year, except:Good FridayChristmas DayNew Year’s Day.See what you can and can't drop off and any fees that apply on our Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre page.Kew Depot Recycling drop-off centreKew Depot is closed on all public holidays. Find out more about this service on the Kew Depot Recycling drop-off centre page.Arts and library servicesLibrariesOur libraries are closed on all public holidays. However, you can still access our online services on our Digital resources page.Hawthorn Arts Centre and Town Hall GalleryHawthorn Arts Centre and Town Hall Gallery are closed on all public holidays.You can find out more about these venues on our Hawthorn Arts Centre page or our Town Hall Gallery page.Heath and recreation servicesMaternal and Child Health servicesOur services aren’t available on public holidays or weekends. We offer services on weekdays by appointment only.Newborn babies will get home visits. You can make an appointment on our Maternal and Child Health service page.You can also contact the 24-hour Maternal and Child Health Advisory service on 13 22 29.Immunisation services Immunisation services do not run on public holidays.To book an immunisation appointment, visit our Immunisation page or call (03) 9278 4711.Aquatic and leisure centresFor opening hours on public holidays, please visit the recreation centre websites:Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre websiteBoroondara Sports Complex websiteHawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre websiteKew Recreation Centre website.Community servicesBoroondara Youth HubThe Youth Hub is closed on all public holidays and weekends. Find out more about this service on the Visit and contact our Youth Hub page.Boroondara Volunteer Resource CentreThe Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is closed on all public holidays. Find out more about this service on our Volunteering page.Services for seniorsTransport and social support services don’t operate on public holidays. We’ll schedule replacement services around the public holidays.Other types of care for seniors in Boroondara are provided by a range of registered aged care providers. Please contact your provider for information about their public holiday operations.Find out more about our Active Ageing services on our Services for seniors page.
