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Martin Luther King Day 2019 In Arlington: What's Open, Closed

Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 21 is a federal holiday. Here's what will be open and what will be closed in our area on that day.

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ARLINGTON, VA -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. forever shaped the American landscape as the most prominent leader of the civil rights movement. The memory of King, who was killed by an assassin's bullet in 1968, is honored on Monday, Jan. 21 (he was born Jan. 15) with a federal holiday.

But just what is open and what is closed in our area on MLK Day? Here's a quick breakdown to help you out, via Arlington County:

Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Jan. 21, 2019 for Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s birthday. NOTE: Commonwealth of Virginia offices (including Courts & DMVs) will be closed Friday Jan. 18, 2019 for Lee-Jackson Day.

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Events

  • Jan 20, 2019 – Tribute Event. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy at Arlington’s 50th annual tribute event in the Wakefield High School auditorium. Admission is free. Details.
  • Jan. 21, 2019 – MLK Day of Service. Make it “A Day On, Not A Day Off”! Find out more about volunteer & training opportunities for all ages and sign up to reserve your spot.
  • In case of inclement weather, please check the Arlington County website.
Programs & Services Jan. 21, 2019
Courts:
Circuit Court
General District Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court		 Closed Jan. 18 & Jan. 21
DMV & DMV Select Closed Jan. 18 & Jan. 21
Human Services Closed
Libraries Closed
Parks & Recreation Facilities & Programs
  • Admin Offices – Closed
  • Classes/Leagues – Closed
  • Parks – Grounds Open
  • Centers – Closed
Parking Metered areas not enforced on Jan. 18 & Jan. 21
Public Schools Closed. See school calendar.
Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Visiting Hours
Swimming Pools See Pool Schedule
Transportation
  • ART–ART 41, 42, 43, 45, 51, 55, 77 and 87 will operate on Saturday schedules. All other ART routes will not operate.
  • STAR – The STAR Call Center will be closed and standing orders will not be provided. Please call beforehand to request a trip on the holiday or the day after.
  • Metrorail & Metrobus Schedule
Trash Pickup & Recycling
  • Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste Curbside Routes – Regular schedule
  • Special Collections (Brush, Metal, E-waste) – Regular schedule
  • Mulch Delivery – None
  • Customer Contact Center – Closed
  • HHM Facility and ECRC – Open Saturday, Jan. 19; closed Monday, Jan. 21.
Treasurer’s Office Closed. Online payments available.

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