Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings
| Service | District | Maryland | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks | Most closed. | Most closed. | Most closed. |
| Courts | Closed, except for adult arraignments and juvenile new referrals. | Closed. | Closed. |
| Local government offices | Closed, except for emergency and essential services. | Closed. | Closed. |
| Schools | Closed. | Closed. | Closed. |
| Libraries | Closed. | Closed. | Closed. |
| Traffic, parking | Sunday traffic regulations; no meter fees or rush-hour lane restrictions. | No parking fees in Montgomery or Prince George’s, except for the New Carrollton garage; parking fees in Anne Arundel and Howard County. | HOV restrictions lifted; holiday parking regulations in effect in Arlington and Alexandria. |
| Trash, recycling | No collections. Collections will be delayed a day. | Regular collections, except in Montgomery, where collections will be delayed a day. Landfills open, except in Anne Arundel; Montgomery transfer station closed. | Regular collections, except in Alexandria, where collections will be delayed a day. |
| Liquor stores | Owner's discretion. | Open in Montgomery, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Auburn, Cabin John, Diamond Square, Gaithersburg and Twinbrook; all others at owners’ discretion. | Open. |
| Lotteries | Regular drawings. | Regular drawings. | Regular drawings. |
Federal Government
• Federal offices are closed.
• Post offices closed; no mail delivery except express mail.
• Smithsonian museums are open.
Transportation Services
• Metrorail will operate on a special schedule because of construction at Metro Center. Metrobus, MetroAccess, Fairfax Connector, Ride On, the Bus (except Route 51) and Connect-A-Ride (except F Route) will operate on a regular weekday schedule. DASH and ART will operate on a Saturday schedule. CUE will operate on a modified weekday schedule. Loudoun Bus will operate on a holiday schedule, and PRTC OmniRide will operate on a modified holiday schedule. MTA Commuter Services will offer limited service. MARC and VRE will not be in service.
The Washington Post
