Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 26. Here’s a breakdown of closures for facilities, services, buildings and offices for Christmas weekend.
Closed Dec. 24-26:
- County offices
- MC 311 closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23
- State offices and courts close on Dec. 26
- State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations close Dec. 24 and 26.
- Libraries close Dec. 25-26
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) close Sunday, Dec. 25.
- County-operated COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics—All sites will be closed for testing and vaccinations Dec. 24-25. Montgomery College-Rockville campus and Germantown campus testing and vaccination sites will be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 2.
- Department of Permitting Services—All offices, including customer service lobby, are closed on Dec. 26.
- TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Closed Dec. 25-26.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store—Closed Dec. 25-26.
- Public Parking Garages, Lots, Curbside Meters–Posted rates and restrictions in effect on Dec. 24. Parking is free on Dec 26.
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center—Dec. 25: Entire facility closed. Dec. 26: Transfer Station and Recycling Center open.
- Aquatic Centers— Will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25.
- Community Recreation Centers—Will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Closed on Dec. 25-26.
- Senior Centers: Closed Monday, Dec. 26.
- Montgomery Parks—Visit MontgomeryParks.org for complete information.
Open on Dec. 24, 25, or 26:
- Alcohol Beverage Services stores —All stores will be open Saturday, Dec 24, on a holiday schedule of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stores will be open regular hours on Dec 26.
- County-operated COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics—Clinics at UpCounty Regional Services Center in Germantown, Dennis Avenue Center in Silver Spring and the East County Regional Services Center will be open on Monday, Dec. 26.
- Ride On—Operates a Saturday schedule until 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. Operates on a Sunday schedule on Dec. 25-26. All schedules can be found at Routes and Schedules.
- Ride On extRa and Ride On Flex—Not in service Dec. 24-26.
- Flash—Will operate on a weekend schedule Dec. 24-26 (Orange Line only).
- MARC Train and Commuter Bus—See schedules at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule?type=marc-train.
- Metrorail—Will operate from 7 a.m.-1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, from 7 a.m.-midnight on Sunday, Dec. 25, and from 7 a.m.-midnight on Monday, Dec. 26.
- Metrobus—Will operate on its Sunday schedule on Sunday schedule on Sunday, Dec. 25, and on Monday, Dec. 26.
- Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters is free on Monday, Dec. 26.
- County-collected trash and recycling will continue as normal
- Shady Grover Transfer Station and Recycling Center will be open on Dec. 26
- Aquatic Centers will operate on its Sunday schedule on Sunday, Dec. 25, and on Monday, Dec 26.
- Community Recreation Centers open until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24.
- Senior Centers close Monday, Dec. 26.
- Montgomery Parks – Visit MontgomeryParks.org for complete information.
For information on MARC trains and commuter buses, visit mta.maryland.gov. To find more information on Montgomery Parks, visit their website.
