Services over Easter
Public bank holidays for Easter 2026 fall on the following days:
- Friday 3 April 2026 - Good Friday
- Monday 6 April 2026 - Easter Monday
Council opening hours
Council offices will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026.
For the majority of services you can report, apply or pay online.
Emergencies
Outside of our normal opening hours you can contact us in an emergency by calling 020 8891 7999.
Waste and recycling collections
There will be no changes to waste and recycling collections over Easter. Find out more about how to put your rubbish and recycling out.
Garden waste
There will be no changes to garden waste collections over Easter.
Waste and recycling centres
View the opening hours for Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre. You need to book a slot to attend the centre.
| Date | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | 8am to 4pm |
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | 9am to 4pm |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | 9am to 4pm |
There is no trade service operating at Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre between Friday 3 and Monday 6 April 2026.
Parking
Find out about bank holiday parking arrangements in the borough.
Apply for visitor parking permits if you are having guests over the Easter period.
Libraries
Find out about changes to library opening times over Easter.
- Castelnau Library
- East Sheen Library
- Ham Library
- Hampton Library
- Hampton Hill Library
- Hampton Wick Library
- Kew Library
- Richmond Lending Library
- Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive
- Teddington Library
- Twickenham Library
- Whitton Library
Sports facilities
Find out about changes to sports facility opening times over Easter.
Up to: Contact the Council
Updated: 18 March 2026
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