Memorial Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA -- Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the servicemen and women who have given their lives for their county. It also marks the unofficial start of summer, with many pools and beaches opening on Memorial Day weekend. However, since it is a national holiday, schools and government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Here's a roundup of what's closed and what's open in Arlington on Memorial Day (via Arlington County's website).

Courts:

Circuit Court - Closed

General District Court - Closed

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court - Closed

DMV & DMV Select
Closed

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

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 and 87 will operate on Sunday 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 – Closed

Closed. Online payments available.

Metro: The system will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m., and trains will operate on a Sunday schedule. Off-peak fares will be in effect throughout the day, and parking at Metrorail facilities is free. Keep in mind that six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Reagan National Airport will be closed for station improvements, and those stations won't reopen until Sept. 8.

Several businesses and restaurants will remain open on Memorial Day, although some may have limited hours due to the holiday. If you are heading out, you may want to call the business and check their hours for Monday. Some businesses will be offering discounts to veterans or active-duty military, so if you've served, bring your military ID with you.

Additional reporting by Andrea Earnest/Patch