The City of Turlock’s offices will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving, from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23.

The closures were planned to minimize interruptions in service, the city said. Public safety and other essential services will remain in operation.

Turlockers were notified of the planned closure in city utility billings.

Turlock offices will also close for the week of Christmas, Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, 2013.