As the year winds down, City of Raleigh is shifting into a holiday schedule. Several City Council committee meetings have been cancelled, and City offices will observe Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Below is your updated City of Raleigh Government Event Guide, highlighting what’s scheduled—and what’s not—so residents can plan accordingly.
Staying informed about city meetings, holidays, and closures helps Raleigh residents remain engaged, even during slower holiday weeks.
📅 Tuesday, December 23, 2025
❌ Cancelled City Council Committee Meetings
Due to the holiday schedule, the following City Council and Council Committee Meetings have been cancelled:
Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Community Meeting ⏰ 11:30 a.m. ❌ Cancelled Economic Development and Innovation Committee Meeting ⏰ 1:30 p.m. ❌ Cancelled Growth and Natural Resources Committee Meeting ⏰ 4:00 p.m. ❌ Cancelled
Residents should expect these items to be rescheduled for a future City Council work session or committee cycle in early 2026.
🎄 Wednesday–Friday, December 24–26, 2025
Christmas Holidays 2025
Christmas Holidays 📆 December 24–26 (Wednesday–Friday) 🏛️ City of Raleigh offices closed
Most City of Raleigh offices and services will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. Essential services will continue to operate as scheduled.
🎉 Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year’s Day 2026
New Year’s Day Holiday 📆 Thursday, January 1, 2026 🏛️ City of Raleigh offices closed
City offices will reopen following the holiday, with regular City Council and board meetings expected to resume in early January.
Why This Matters for Raleigh Residents
Holiday schedules often mean fewer public meetings, but they’re also a great time to:
Review upcoming City Council agendas Prepare public comments for January meetings Track issues related to growth, transportation, housing, and community development
DoRaleigh will continue to monitor City of Raleigh announcements and share updates as new meeting dates and agendas are released.
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