Seasonal & Holidays

What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2024 In Vienna

The Thanksgiving holiday will result in various closures around Vienna, and some services will remain closed Friday.

Various closures and schedule changes are planned for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Various closures and schedule changes are planned for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28. (Peggy Bayard/Patch)

VIENNA, VA — Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year, bringing a holiday break for students and employees.

Government offices, schools and some businesses will close for the holiday observance. Many government offices and services will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 29 for Black Friday, making it a four-day weekend.

Here are all the openings and closings to know around Vienna and Fairfax County for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 and Black Friday on Nov. 29.

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Town of Vienna government offices: Closed on Nov. 28.

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.

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Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed on Nov. 27 to 29.

Community Centers, Senior Centers and Teen Centers: The Vienna Community Center will be closed on Nov. 28 and open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 with special open gym hours. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services facilities (community centers, senior centers and teen centers) are closed from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.

Courts: Closed at 12 p.m. on Nov. 27 and all day on Nov. 28 and 29.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers in Virginia will be closed on Nov. 28 to 30.

Libraries: Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on Nov. 28 and 29.

Metro: On Nov. 28, Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight. It will be on a reduced Sunday schedule at all stations. Metrobus will run on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday, but subscription trips will be canceled.

Parks and recreation: Historic sites, golf courses, nature centers and visitor centers are closed on Nov. 28. On Nov. 29, golf courses have regular hours. The Burke Lake Park Visitor Center; Lake Accotink Visitor Center; Clemyjontri Carousel; Colvin Run Mill; Sully Historic Site; nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows; Riverbend Park Visitor Center; and Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center/ Historic House are closed. Lake Fairfax Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Frying Pan Farm Park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 28.

Recreation centers: Fairfax County recreation centers are closed on Nov. 28 and open regular hours on Nov. 29.

Trash and recycling: Regular waste collection in the Town of Vienna will occur on Nov. 29, but there will be no bulk, brush, or yard waste collection. For private trash collection services schedule changes, contact your hauler.

Virginia ABC: Virginia ABC stores will be closed on Nov. 28 and reopen for regular service on Nov. 29.

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