What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2024 In Ashburn

ASHBURN, VA — Presidents Day, also known as George Washington's Birthday, will provide a three-day weekend for many employees and students, and this year the holiday falls on Monday, Feb. 19.

While many services will be closed for the holiday, residents can get out and enjoy several observances to celebrate the first president. George Washington's Mount Vernon will free admission on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19, and Thursday, Feb. 22. Tickets will be limited and distributed on site. Another Presidents Day weekend event will be the George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria.

The federal holiday will prompt closures of government offices, schools and other services on Feb. 20, while other services like transit may have schedule changes. Here are the openings and closings to know in Ashburn and Loudoun County.

Loudoun County government: Closed on Monday, Feb. 19.

Town of Leesburg government: Closed on Monday, Feb. 19.

Loudoun County Public Schools: Closed on Feb. 19.

Courts: The Loudoun County General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will be closed on Feb. 19.

Library: All locations are closed on Feb. 19.

Loudoun County Commuter Bus: Commuter bus service will not run on Feb. 19.

Metro: Metro will be open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, 7 a.m. to midnight on Sunday, and 5 a.m. to midnight on Monday. On the Red Line, there will be single tracking between Van Ness and Friendship Heights from Saturday to Monday. Trains operate every 18 minutes between Glenmont and Shady Grove. On the Blue Line, trains run every 18 minutes between Franconia-Springfield and Foggy Bottom Saturday and Sunday. On the Orange and Silver Lines, trains single track between Smithsonian and Federal Center SW and run every 18 minutes Saturday and Sunday. Normal service is planned on the Yellow and Green Lines.

Post offices: Closed on Feb. 19.

Trash and recycling: Town of Leesburg will have regular trash collection on Feb. 19. Private collection customers should check with their hauler for any changes.