What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Families will get a holiday break from work and school to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and other winter holidays.

This year, Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and may result in holiday closures and schedule changes over several days.

In Arlington, schools are closed for an extended break. Local government offices and some other services will be closed for several days.

Here are all the openings and closings to know around Arlington for Christmas Eve on Dec. 24 and Christmas Day on Dec. 25.

Arlington County government offices and services: Operating on modified schedules for the Christmas holiday, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Arlington Public Schools: Schools are on winter brake through Jan. 3.

Courts: The Arlington courts are closed Tuesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, Dec. 26 and resuming operations on Friday, Dec. 27.

Parking: Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign. Meters are not enforced on holidays.

Libraries: Closed on Dec. 24 and 25.

Trash Pickup & Recycling: Curbside Routes – No collection on Christmas Day. Regular Wednesday routes run on Thursday, Dec. 26; regular Thursday routes run on Friday, Dec. 27; regular Friday routes run Saturday, Dec. 28. The same shift of a day will take place with the New Year's holiday.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers are closed on Dec. 24 and 25.

Metro: On Dec. 20 to 26, Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center will be closed. On Dec. 27 to 30, Farragut West, McPherson Square; lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center, Federal Triangle, and Smithsonian; and the lower level of L'Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver service) will be closed. Free shuttle buses will serve closed stations. Dec. 24 will have a regular weekday schedule from 5 a.m. to midnight. Dec. 25 will bring a reduced Sunday service schedule to Metrorail from 7 a.m. to midnight.

• Metrorail & Metrobus Schedule
• ART – View the ART Bus Holiday Schedules page
• STAR – Office and Call Center closed. Call in advance to book rides for holiday and the day after.

Parks & Recreation Facilities & Programs: All Community Centers, the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center and administrative offices will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25.

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: AWLA will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25.

Sheriff's Office: Detention Center Visiting Hour