Most Washoe County offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and commemorates the final emancipation of slaves in the United States, which occurred on June 19, 1865, more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Washoe County has recognized the holiday since 2021.
The following county offices will be closed:
- Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno.
- All Washoe County Library locations will be closed. Book drops and online services will remain available. The Northwest Reno Library and book drop will remain closed for construction. Access library hours and online services at www.washoecountylibrary.us.
- Northern Nevada Public Health – All clinical, environmental health, birth & death records, and WIC services.
- Regional Animal Services Shelter Operations and Office will be closed, but field operations will continue as normal. Pet redemptions will be available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Reno Justice Court, Sparks Justice Court, Incline Village Justice Court, and Wadsworth Justice Court
- The Second Judicial District Court
- The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office
- The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office – All administrative offices will be unavailable. Visiting and cashier services remain open, and if citizens need emergency assistance, please call 911 or contact the non-emergency line at 775-785-WCSO (9276).
- Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Headquarters/Fire Prevention and Administrative Offices – 3663 Barron Way
- Washoe County Human Services Agency and all meal distribution locations
The following county offices will be open:
- The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for marriage licenses and other services. Passport services will not be available.
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