2026 NYC Clerk Holiday Closures

"While the City Clerk sleeps, the magic doesn't! I perform ceremonies on all holidays and weekends when the Marriage Bureau is closed."

Getting married in the Big Apple is an iconic experience, but it requires a little bit of "NYC hustle" to get your paperwork in order. To make sure your path to the altar is as smooth as a walk through Central Park, we’ve put together a quick guide on where to go and when to avoid the crowds.

Here is everything you need to know about visiting the NYC Marriage Bureaus in 2026.

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🏛️ Find Your Borough Office

New York City offers five distinct Marriage Bureau locations. While the Manhattan office at Worth Street is the most famous (and often the busiest), you can obtain your license or have your ceremony at any of the five locations, regardless of which borough you live in.

• Manhattan: 141 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013

• Brooklyn: 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

• The Bronx: 851 Grand Concourse, Room 123, Bronx, NY 10451

• Queens: 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room G-100, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

• Staten Island: 10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

Standard Operating Hours:

All offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. > Pro-Tip: Remember APPOINTMENTS ONLY & that you must wait at least 24 hours after obtaining your marriage license before you can have your wedding ceremony, so plan your visit accordingly!

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📅 2026 Holiday Closures: Mark Your Calendar!

The City Clerk’s offices follow the official City of New York holiday schedule. If you are planning a holiday-themed wedding or hoping to squeeze in a license application during a long weekend, keep these 2026 closure dates in mind:

Holiday	Date of Closure
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 1
MLK Jr. Day	Monday, January 19
Presidents' Day	Monday, February 16
Memorial Day	Monday, May 25
Juneteenth	Friday, June 19
Independence Day (Observed)	Friday, July 3
Labor Day	Monday, September 7
Indigenous Peoples' Day	Monday, October 12
Election Day	Tuesday, November 3
Veterans Day	Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25

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✅ Before You Go

1. Start Online: Check for Appointments

2. ID: Ensure both parties have valid, government-issued photo identification.

3. Check All Documents: If any of the parties have been divorced the actual divorce decree is required.

Planning ahead ensures that the only thing you have to worry about on your big day is saying "I do." Congratulations to all the 2026 couples!

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