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31/03/2026

Easter Holiday Arrangements

Changes to Council Services over the Easter Holidays.

Civic Buildings

Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill will be closed on Friday 3 April, Monday 6 April and Tuesday 7 April, reopening as normal on Wednesday 8 April. 
 

Bereavement Services and Registration

Bereavement Services Administration and Registration Offices at Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill will be closed on Friday 3 April, Monday 6 April and Tuesday 7 April.

A telephone service for Bereavement Services & Registration (Deaths only) is available on Monday 6 April between 9am and 11am.   Registration appointments can be made online here. 
 

Leisure Facilities

From Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April:

  • Antrim Forum, Sixmile Leisure Centre and the Valley Leisure Centre will open from 8am to 4pm
  • Crumlin Leisure Centre will open from 9am-4pm.
  • Allen Park and Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre will open as normal.
     

Theatres

All theatres will be closed on Friday 3 April, Monday 6 April and Tuesday 7 April, reopening as normal on Wednesday 8 April.
 

Household Recycling Centres

All Household Recycling Centres will be open as normal.
 

Refuse Collections

Please remember to leave your bins out by 7am on the day of collection.

Friday 3 April

No change. Collections as normal on Friday 3 April 2026.

Monday 6 April

No service. Alternative collection date Saturday 4 April 2026.

Tuesday 7 April

No change. Collections as normal on Tuesday 7 April 2026.