What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2020 In Falls Church

Thanksgiving may be different for some who may avoid larger gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19. What hasn't changed is the closure of many services in Falls Church for the holiday.

While Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, some services may continue their closures on Friday. Here are the openings and closings to know on and around Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 27 (Black Friday).

City of Falls Church government offices: closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

Fairfax County government offices: closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

Courts: Arlington and Fairfax County courts will close at noon on Nov. 25, and will remain closed Nov. 26 and 27.

Falls Church City Public Schools: Closed from Nov. 25 to 27.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed from Nov. 25 to 27. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 1, as Monday, Nov. 30 is an asynchronous learning day. School sites and bus routes served additional student meals on Tuesday, Nov. 24, as there will be no meal service between Nov. 25 and 27.

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Animal shelter: Due to the pandemic, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter's services are available by appointment only.

Fairfax Connector: On Nov. 26, Fairfax Connector will run on a Sunday schedule. Routes that operate on Sundays are: 101, 109, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 310, 321, 322, 371, 401, 402, 423, 463, 467, 505, 551, 558, 559, 574, 605, 630, 640, 650, 721, 937, 950, 981, 983, RIBS 1, RIBS 2, RIBS 3, RIBS 4, and RIBS 5.

Libraries: Mary Riley Styles Public Library and Fairfax County library branches are closed on Nov. 26 and 27.

Metro: On Thursday, Metrorail will run on a Sunday schedule from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Parking at Metro-owned lots and garages is free on the holiday, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day. Metrobus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule. Visit www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables. On Nov. 27 to 29, weekend shutdowns of the Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield stations will begin.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 26.

Recreation centers: All RECenters are open regular hours through noon on Nov. 26, except the George Washington RECenter, which is closed. RECenters are open regular hours on Nov. 27.

Trash and recycling collection: For City of Falls Church residents, trash and recycling curbside collection will be picked up normally on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Any missed collections will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 27. For Fairfax County collection customers, there is no change for collection on Nov. 26 and 27. If you have private collection, contact your hauler.

Trash and recycling centers: The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex are closed on Nov. 26.