Presidents Day 2026 In Arlington: What’s Open, Closed

ARLINGTON, VA — Presidents Day on Monday is a federal holiday, and that means some closures and slight schedule changes are ahead for Arlington residents.

All Arlington Public Schools will be closed on Presidents Day.

If you need to run to the DMV or take care of any other government business, you may find the doors locked and lights off.

Most states, including Virginia, make Presidents Day a holiday for workers, with exceptions including those who perform essential services. Even in states that recognize Presidents Day as a holiday, not all counties and cities give workers a day off.

Banks, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will be closed. So will the U.S. Postal Service. Unless they’re typically closed on Mondays, most retail stores will be open as usual. The same goes for restaurants and bars. Some non-retail businesses will be closed, including Patch Media.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed, schedule changes, and other things to know about Presidents Day in Arlington.

• Arlington County Government Offices – All core county administrative offices closed for the holiday. (Arlington County)
• Arlington Public Schools - All schools and offices closed on Presidents Day. (APS)
• Arlington County Libraries – All Arlington Public Library locations will be closed. (Arlington Public Library)
• Local Courts & Judicial Services – Closed on Presidents Day, aligning with county offices. (Arlington County
• Arlington County Libraries – All Arlington Public Library locations will be closed. (Arlington County)
• Parking Meter Enforcement – Parking meters will not be enforced on the holiday (permit parking still in effect). (Arlington County)
• Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste Curbside Collection – Residential collection continues as regularly scheduled (no holiday delay). (Arlington County)
• Permitting & Inspection Services – Permit Arlington Center and inspections will be closed (online services available). (Arlington County)
• Treasurer’s Office – Closed; however, online payment systems remain available 24/7. (Arlington County)
• Cultural / Arts Facilities – Cultural Affairs programs like Arlington Arts and the Studios at Arlington Arts are closed. (Arlington County)
• Other County Facilities – Administrative offices and community facilities shut for the holiday (unless specifically exempt). (Arlington County)
• U.S. Postal Service (USPS) – Post offices closed and mail delivery suspended nationwide.
• Social Security Administration Offices – In-person services closed for the day.
• Federal DMV / Virginia DMV Offices – DMV and DMV Select services are closed.
• Federal Offices & Services – Most non-essential federal government offices close on Presidents Day.

Recycling/Trash/Organics Curbside Pickup

• Recycling/Trash/Organics Curbside Routes – Regular collection
• Special Collections (Brush, Metal, E-waste) – Regular collection
• Household Hazardous Materials/Electronics Collection Recycling Center – Closed
• Earth Products Recycling Yard – Closed

Transportation

• ART (Arlington Transit) – Arlington Transit services typically run on a Saturday schedule for select routes, and customer service call center is closed. (arlingtontransit.com)
• Virginia Railway Express: VRE does NOT operate any service on Presidents Day (federal holiday). (vre.org)
• Metrorail service - Will operate on a Weekend  schedule from 5 a.m. to midnight. View timetables at wmata.com/schedules/timetables. 
• Metrobus service - Will operate on a Saturday +Supplemental schedule. View timetables at wmata.com/schedules/timetables.