Public holidays
Grand Final Eve Public Holiday
Our offices will be closed Friday 29 September 2023 for the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday.
If you require emergency support from on this day, please call our after hours line on 5320 5500.
The Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall will be open from 10am - 4pm.
Bin collection will NOT change during this time.
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Easter Long Weekend
Our offices will be closed Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April 2023 for the Easter Long Weekend.
If you require emergency support from on this day, please call our after hours line on 5320 5500.
The Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall will be open all Easter - 10am - 4pm each day.
Bin collection will NOT change during this time.
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Melbourne Cup Day
Our offices will be closed Tuesday 7 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
If you require emergency support from on this day, please call our after hours line on 5320 5500.
Our Visitor Information Centre will be open from 10am to 4pm.
Bin collection will NOT change during this time.
Ballarat will have a public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day, the first Tuesday in November, until 2024. This was decided at the 28 April 2021 Council meeting.
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January 26 - Australia Day
Our offices will be closed 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.
If you require emergency support from on this day, please call our after hours line on 5320 5500.
Our Visitor Information Centre will be open from 10am to 4pm.
Bin collection will NOT change during this time.
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