Montgomery County government offices and services will adjust schedules for Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. These changes impact various services for residents.
Christmas Day Schedule Changes:
- County Offices: Closed.
- MC 311: Closes early on Dec. 24, operating 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and closed on Dec. 25.
- State Offices and Courts: Closed.
- State Motor Vehicle Administration Offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Stations: Closed.
- Libraries: Close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS): Stores open regular hours Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- Department of Permitting Services: Closed.
- Ride On: Operates on a Weekday schedule until 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. No new trips after 10 p.m. Operates on a Sunday schedule Dec. 25.
- Ride On Flex and Ride On extRa: Operates on a Weekday schedule Dec. 24. No service Dec. 25.
- Flash: Blue route operates on a Weekday schedule Dec. 24. No service Dec. 25. Orange route operates on a Weekday schedule until 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. Operates on a Weekend/Holiday schedule Dec. 25.
- MARC Train: Operates on an “R” schedule Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 26-27. No service Dec. 25.
- TRiPS Silver Spring Commuter Store: Open 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store: Open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- Metrobus: Regular schedule Dec. 24. Sunday schedule Dec. 25.
- Metrorail: Regular schedule from 5 a.m.-midnight Dec. 24. Reduced Sunday schedule from 7 a.m.-midnight Dec. 25.
- Public Parking Garages, Lots, and Curbside Meters: Posted rates and restrictions apply Dec. 24. Free parking Dec. 25.
- Trash and Recycling Collections: No collections Dec. 25. Collections slide one day for the remainder of the week, ending Dec. 28.
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center: Closes at 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- Aquatic Centers: Close at 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- Community Recreation and Senior Centers: Close at 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25.
- For Montgomery Parks information, visit MontgomeryParks.org.
New Year’s Day Schedule Changes:
- County Offices: Closed.
- MC 311: Closes early Dec. 31, operating 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Jan. 1.
- State Offices and Courts: Closed.
- State Motor Vehicle Administration Offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Stations: Closed.
- Libraries: Close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS): Stores open regular hours Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Department of Permitting Services: Closed.
- Ride On: Operates on a Weekday schedule Dec. 31. Operates on a Sunday schedule Jan. 1.
- Ride On Flex and Ride On extRa: Operates on a Weekday schedule Dec. 31. No service Jan. 1.
- Flash: Blue and Orange routes operate on a Weekday schedule Dec. 31. Blue route has no service Jan. 1. Orange route operates on a Weekend/Holiday schedule Jan. 1.
- MARC Train: Operates on an “R” schedule Dec. 30-31. No service Jan. 1.
- TRiPS Silver Spring Commuter Store: Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store: Closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
- Metrobus: Regular schedule Dec. 31. Sunday schedule Jan. 1.
- Metrorail: Regular weekday schedule from 5 a.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31. Reduced Sunday schedule from 7 a.m.-midnight Jan. 1.
- Public Parking Garages, Lots, and Curbside Meters: Posted rates and restrictions apply Dec. 31. Free parking Jan. 1.
- Trash and Recycling Collections: No collections Jan. 1. Collections slide one day for the remainder of the week, ending Jan. 4.
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center: Closes at 3 p.m. Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Aquatic Centers: Close at 3 p.m. Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Community Recreation and Senior Centers: Closed Jan. 1.
- For Montgomery Parks information, visit MontgomeryParks.org.
Residents should plan accordingly and check individual service websites for additional details.
