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What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2020 In DC

Many services are closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday.

Many services are closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday.
Many services are closed on Thursday and Friday for the Christmas holiday. (Beth Dalbey/Patch)

WASHINGTON, DC — As Christmas approaches this week, families are tasked with modifying holiday plans to limit the chances of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 illness. One thing that remains the same is the closure or modification of many services in D.C. for the holiday.

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in D.C.:

Government offices: Closed Friday

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DMV: Closed Friday

Courts: Closed Friday

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Schools: Closed Wednesday through Friday

Libraries: Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday closed

U.S. Postal Service: The post office will be closed on Friday

Trash and recycling: No collections on Friday, collections resume on Saturday

Metro: Metrorail operates on a Sunday schedule from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Metrobus routes operate on a Sunday schedule. Visit www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables.

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