City of Richmond government operations will be closed on Good Friday, March 25, it has been announced.

The city, with a Baptist pastor as mayor, is one of the few area government operations to take an Easter break.

The shutdown will affect City Hall and other city operations, including recreation centers and libraries. However, Richmond’s public schools will be open Friday, the last day before city schoolchildren begin a weeklong spring break beginning Monday, March 28.

Federal and state government offices will be open Friday, March 25, as will city, state and federal courts and local government operations in Chesterfield and Henrico counties.

The city’s public libraries will resume operations on Saturday, March 26, except at the Broad Rock Branch Library, which will be closed for the holiday, according to the announcement.

The city’s animal shelter, 1600 Chamberlayne Ave., also will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. So will the East Richmond Road Convenience Center.

However, the Hopkins Road Transfer Station will be open Friday, the announcement stated.

Residential trash collection, which takes place Mondays through Thursdays, will not be affected by the city government closing.