DC Area's Fourth of July 2024 Open and Closed Schedule

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Residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia should be aware of the many closures and schedule modifications as Independence Day draws near. This is an all-inclusive list of everything will be open and closed on July 4, 2024.

Transportation by Public

Metrorail: Available from 7 a.m. till midnight.

Metrobus: Has a Sunday schedule of operation.
MetroAccess: Reservations can be made by phoning 301-562-5360; pre-scheduled subscription trips have been discontinued.
Free rides – Free parking (WMATA) is available all day, as well as free Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess after 5 p.m.
MARC Train: only available on the Penn Line on Saturdays.
VRE: Not available.

In Washington, D.C.

Closed: DMV locations, public libraries, and government offices.

Trash/Recycling: Collections move to July 5 from July 4; they slide one day.
Parks and Recreation: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. are outdoor pools.
Parking: There are no meter costs.

Maryland

Statewide: Closed DMV locations, public libraries, and government offices.
Beverage Services with Alcohol: Available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montgomery County

MC311: Not in use.
Recycling/Trash: Regular pickup Slides one day; collection not available Thursday. Mon–Wed.
Bus rides: Saturday timetable.
Parking: On-street, in garages, and in county-owned lots; free.
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pools.

The County of Prince George

Recycling/Trash: Move it forward one day to Friday, July 5.
Parks/Recreation: Community and sports centers closed; museums, swimming areas, and senior centers open.

County of Anne Arundel

Trash: Collections take place on Fridays; on Saturdays, on Fridays.
Pools: Aquatic Center and Olympic Swim Center are closed.

Charles County

Trash/Recycling: Recycling and landfills are closed; curbside pickup is not available.
Pools : Open from midday to five p.m.
VanGO: Not available.

Howard County

Trash/Recycling: Not picked up; please wait until the next day.

Frederick County

Trash: Friday is the collection day for Thursday.

Transit: No services; closed.

Virginia

Statewide: Closed DMV locations, public libraries, and government offices.

Alexandria

Recycling/Trash: One day late.
Pools*: Available from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
*DASH Bus*: Timetable for Sundays.
Parking: Residential permit districts are not time-limited; there are no meter fees.

Arlington County

Recycling/Trash: Carry on as normal.
County offices/services: Schedules have been adjusted.

County of Loudoun

Landfill: Not operating.
Transit: No amenities offered.

County of Fairfax

Recycling/Trash: Regular operations.
Recycling & Disposal Facilities: Not Open.
Fairfax Connector: Timetable for Saturdays.
Activity Hubs: Available from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. (George Washington Recreation Center opens at 6:30 a.m.).