Christmas and new year holiday hours 2023/24

People gather in the early evening at a Christmas street party. A tall Christmas tree, lit up with lights, stands in the centre of the square, which is flanked by heritage sandstone buildings.

Find out when our services and programs will be open over the Christmas and new year period.

Essential City of Sydney services such as waste and recycling collections will continue over the Christmas and new year holiday period.

You can contact us anytime, any day, including public holidays on 02 9265 9333 or email [email protected].

Most of our other services and programs will operate as usual until Friday 22 December. Some centres and programs will close earlier to let our employees join their families and friends.

Our services and programs

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