What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2022 In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington residents will bid farewell to summer as the season unofficially ends with Labor Day weekend. As families hold backyard barbecues or head to the beach for some late summer fun, there will be various closures for the holiday.

Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 5, when Arlington County government offices will be closed along with other services. Some other services like transit will be open with schedule changes.

If you're looking for something to do, some of the region's events will include Sting at Wolf Trap, the Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax, National Book Festival in DC, LoCo Kid's Fest in Leesburg, DC JazzFest in DC and $3 movies for National Cinema Day. It's also the last weekend for many pools and splash parks in the region.

If you're staying around Arlington for the Labor Day holiday, here are the openings and closings to know about:

Arlington County government offices: Closed on Monday, Sept. 5.

Arlington Public Schools: Schools are closed for Labor Day break from Sept. 2 to 5.

Courts: The Arlington Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court will be closed Sept. 5.

Parking: Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign. Meters are not enforced on holidays.

Libraries: On Sept. 5, all Arlington County Library branches will be closed. Visit the library closings page for more information.

Trash Pickup & Recycling: Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste Curbside Routes: Regular collection on Monday, Sept. 5. Special Collections (Brush, Metal, E-waste): Regular collection. Mulch delivery: None. Customer Contact Center: Closed. Household Hazards/Electronics Drop-off facility: Closed. Earth Products Drop-Off Yard: Closed.

Paper Shredding: Free paper shredding, which usually falls on the first Saturday of the month, has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 10.

Metro: Metro will run on a Sunday holiday schedule on Sept. 5 from 7 a.m. to midnight. Metro has closed five Orange Line stations between Stadium-Armory and New Carrollton through Sept. 5. On Sept. 2, 5 and 6, the Green Line will have single tracking between Southern Avenue and Naylor Road. On Sept. 5 to 8, the Red Line will have single tracking after 10 p.m. between Silver Spring and Forest Glen. Check back for detailed weekend Metrorail information here.

ART Bus: ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55 and 87 will operate on Sunday schedules on Monday, Sept. 5. All other ART routes will not operate. The ART Customer Call Center will be closed.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers in Northern Virginia, including 4150 S Four Mile Run Dr., are typically closed on Labor Day.

COVID-19 clinics: Vaccine clinics will be closed on Sept. 5. The Curative testing kiosks will be closed.

Parks & Recreation Facilities & Programs: All community centers are closed on Sept. 5. Administrative offices are also closed. Classes are canceled. The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is closed. Arlington County parks are open on Sept. 5.

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: On Monday, Sept. 5, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will be closed. The Arlington County Animal Control team can be reached for emergencies at 703-931-9241.

Metro: Metro will run on a Sunday holiday schedule on July 4. Metro has closed five Orange Line stations between Stadium-Armory and New Carrollton through Labor Day. Additional closures are planned during the summer on the Blue Line between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road. Check back for detailed weekend Metrorail information here.
Post offices: Closed on July 4.

Sheriff's Office: Administrative Offices closed on Sept. 5. Public fingerprinting and in-person personal visits at the ACDF are suspended due to the pandemic until further notice.