Presidents' Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD — Presidents' Day, a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of February, falls on Feb. 18 this year. Most government offices, courts, and banks will be closed, and most services will operate on a holiday schedule.

Here's how it shakes out for Montgomery County residents:

City of Gaithersburg

Most facilities will be closed, with the exception of the Arts Barn and Aquatic Center.

Recycling - Will take place on a normal schedule.

Aquatic Center - Open during normal business hours (5:15 to 8:30 p.m.)

Police Department Administrative Offices - Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Arts Barn - Open for the Ourchestra performance from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Montgomery County Government

County Offices – Closed

Libraries – Closed

Department of Liquor Control Retail Stores – Stores are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Recreation – Recreation and aquatics programs and facilities are open. Senior centers and administrative offices are closed.

Montgomery Parks - Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org

Ride On – Will run a modified holiday schedule. Click on route number in this link to see the timetable for each route: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/SpecialHoliday.html

Metrorail and Metrobus – Click here

TRiPS Commuter Store (Silver Spring and Friendship Heights) – Closed

County-Provided Refuse/Recycling Pickup – County-provided trash and recycling collection is cancelled. Collection will move by one day with the last pickup on Saturday, Feb. 26

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Open during normal hours

Parking at Public Garages, Lots, Curbside Meters – Free

State Offices and Courts – Closed

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