Metro 4th of July Holiday Schedule and Information

Taking the Metro over the July 4 holiday to get around town? Here’s a look at the holiday weekend schedule, courtesy of WMATA:

Friday, July 3 (Holiday observed)

• Metrorail: Open 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. Trains will run on a Saturday schedule.
• Parking: Free at all Metro-operated facilities.
• Fares: Off-Peak fares will be in effect all day.
• Metrobus: Saturday supplemental schedule.
• MetroAccess: Regular service hours. Subscription trips are cancelled. Please ensure all July 4 reservations are booked before 4:30 p.m. on July 3.
• Customer Service: Will be closed.

Saturday, July 4

• Metrorail: Open 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. Trains will run on a Saturday schedule until about 2 p.m., and then gradually ramp up to near rush-hour service levels before and after the fireworks. Due to large crowds, bicycles and large coolers are not permitted. Silver Line trains will operate between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory for the entire service day. Passengers traveling to/from stations east of Stadium-Armory will need to use a Blue Line train to complete their trip.
• Parking: Free at all Metro-operated facilities.
• Fares: Off-Peak fares will be in effect EXCEPT 12:01 a.m. through closing Sunday at 3 a.m.
• Metrobus: Saturday schedule. Expect detours around the National Mall.
• MetroAccess: Regular service hours. Subscription trips are cancelled. Please ensure all July 4 reservations are booked before 4:30 p.m. on July 3.
• Customer Service: Open 7 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. by calling 202 637-7000; Lost & Found will be closed.

TRAVELING TO THE NATIONAL MALL

The closest station to the Mall is Smithsonian While many passengers choose to use Smithsonian, this station can become overcrowded during larger Mall events. Metro recommends selecting a destination station on the same line as your origin to avoid the need to transfer.