The first of four city of Aurora furlough days in 2026 will take place Friday, Jan. 16, as part of cost-saving measures approved in the city’s 2026 budget. Most city facilities and operations will be closed, with essential services and emergency operations remaining fully operational.

Furlough days are one of several strategies the city is using to responsibly manage its budget while continuing to deliver high-quality services to the community, supporting the city’s Well Managed strategic outcome.

The remaining furlough days in 2026 are: Friday, April 10; Thursday, July 2; and Thursday, Dec. 24. For more information about furlough days, visit AuroraGov.org/Furloughs.

Additionally, some city of Aurora facilities will be closed or operate on adjusted hours Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• All municipal offices and courts, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• All libraries, closed Jan. 16 and 19 
Aurora Public Library no longer charges late fees on overdue items; no holds expire on closed days.

• Aurora Animal Shelter, closed Jan. 16 and 19
For urgent animal-related matters that cannot wait until the next business day, call 303.627.3100.

• Aurora Center for Active Adults, closed Jan. 16; open Jan. 19

• Aurora History Museum, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Aurora Reservoir, closed Jan. 16; open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 19

• Bicentennial Art Center, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Central Recreation Center, closed Jan. 16; open Jan. 19

• Expo Community Center and eSports Lounge, closed Jan. 16; open Jan. 19

• Golf courses, open Jan. 16 and 19 (weather permitting)

• Moorhead Recreation Center, closed Jan. 16; open Jan. 19

• Morrison Nature Center, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Plains Conservation Center, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Preschool Classes, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Quincy Reservoir, closed for the season

• Senac Creek Nature Center, closed Jan. 16 and 19

• Southeast Recreation Center and Fieldhouse, closed Jan. 16; open Jan. 19

• Utah Indoor Pool, closed until further notice.

Notes:

The city’s 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration begins Jan. 9, featuring events for everyone. For more information, visit AuroraGov.org/MLK.

On city holidays, payment for parking at on-street parking meters and commuter pay permit zones is not required. All other posted regulatory parking restrictions remain in effect and are enforced.

Not affected by the holiday closures are the Detention Center, Police, Fire Rescue and Public Safety Communications operations.