Holiday Closings
2025 Holidays
| City Observance |
Date |
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1 |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 17 |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 26 |
| Independence Day |
Friday, July 4 |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 1 |
| Veterans Day |
Tuesday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28 |
| Christmas |
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26 |
Please note that the Clerk of District Court (Iowa Judicial Branch) often has a different holiday schedule than the City of Ames. Holiday schedules for the Community Center, Cy-Ride, Municipal Pool, Ice Arena, Ames Public Library, and Parking Meter Division may also differ.
2026 Holidays
| City Observance |
Date |
| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1 |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 16 |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 25 |
| Independence Day |
Friday, July 3 |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 7 |
| Veterans Day |
Wednesday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27 |
| Christmas |
Thursday, December 24
Friday, December 25 |
Please note that the Clerk of District Court (Iowa Judicial Branch) often has a different holiday schedule than the City of Ames. Holiday schedules for the Community Center, Cy-Ride, Municipal Pool, Ice Arena, Ames Public Library, and Parking Meter Division may also differ.