City of Gastonia Announces Closures in Observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Gastonia, NC (January 13, 2025) City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Some city services may be affected by the holiday.

Garbage Collection

• Monday’s garbage collection will be delayed until Tuesday, January 20.
• Tuesday’s collection will be garbage only, no other services.
• Residents can use the WasteWise app for information about the City’s Solid Waste pickup schedules, available on Google Play and the App Store.
• Regular services will resume on Wednesday, January 21.

GoGastonia

• GoGastonia will operate on a Saturday schedule, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• There will be no Gastonia Transit ADA/Paratransit service.

City Parks and Recreation

• The main Parks & Recreation office will be closed on Monday, January 19.
• City parks will be open regular hours on the holiday.
• Community Centers and Adult Recreation Center will be closed on the holiday.
• The Skeet & Trap Range will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Schiele Museum

• The Schiele Museum and Planetarium will be open regular hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tickets may be reserved in advance or purchased at the door.

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Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 13 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.