2018 Metro Holiday Schedule: Dec. 24 - Jan. 1

WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the holidays and a partial government shutdown, Metro will be running on either a weekday or weekend schedule, according to WMATA officials. Here's everything you need to know before heading out for the holidays.

Monday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

• The Metro will close at 11:30 p.m.
• Metrorail and Metrobus will run on a regular weekday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips are cancelled
• Regular fares and parking fees are in effect

Tuesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

• The Metro will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.
• Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled
• Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro facilities

Monday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve)

• The Metro will open at 5 a.m. with special late night service until 2 a.m. on New Year's Day
• Metrorail and Metrobus will run on a regular weekday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled
• Regular fares and parking fees will be in effect

Tuesday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day)

• The Metro will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.
• Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule
• MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled
• Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro facilities

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