Find Out What's Open And Closed In Arlington For Christmas 2021

ARLINGTON, VA — With Christmas approaching and concerns about the growing number of new COVID-19 cases growing, families are tasked with modifying holiday plans to limit the chances of spreading the illness. One thing that remains the same is the closure or modification of many services in Arlington for the holiday.

All Arlington County government offices and services will be operating on modified schedules for the Christmas holiday on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25

COVID-19 Clinics: All Arlington County Public Health Division COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be closed Dec. 24-26 and 31, as well as Jan. 1-3. Curative testing kiosks will be will be closed Dec. 24-26 and close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31. The kiosks are also closed on Jan. 1.

Courts: Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court are closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.

Metered Parking will not be enforced on Thursday.

DMV & DMV Select: All DMV offices are closed. Visit DMV's Online Services to access many available.

Human Services: Closed (Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and Mental Health Emergency Services open 24/7/365)

Libraries: Closed.

Parks & Recreation Facilities & Programs: Community Centers are closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 except for Long Bridge Aquatics Center, which will be open on Jan. 2. Admin offices and centers are closed. Classes are canceled. Parks are open.

Related: Arlington Restaurants Open For Christmas 2021

Permitting and Inspection Services: Permit Office is closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31. No building or trade inspections will take place. Online permitting is available. System is available for customer use and application submissions.

Public Schools: Closed for Winter Holiday from Dec. 20-Dec. 31.

Sheriff's Office: Administrative Offices closed on Thursday.

Swimming Pools: For openings, see pool schedule. Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan.1. Open Jan. 2.

Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste and Special Collections: Regular collection on Dec. 24 and 31. No mulch deliver on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Customer Contact Center is closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Household Hazards/Electronicw Drop-off Facility No drop-off Dec. 20 - Dec. 25; Dec. 31- Jan. 1. Earth Products Drop-off Yard is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.

Treasurer's Office: Closed, but CAPP available for online payments.

Transportation

ART - Saturdays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1: ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55, and 87 will operate regular Sunday schedules. All other ART routes will not operate. The Customer Call Center will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

STAR – The STAR Call Center will be closed on Saturdays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. All standing order rides, except for dialysis, will be canceled. Call before the holiday to request a trip.

Metrorail & Metrobus Schedule