What's Open, Closed On Christmas In Fredericksburg In 2021

FREDERICKSBURG, 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 Fairfax City for the holiday.

Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year. In observance of the holiday, many facilities will close on Dec. 23 and remain shut down until Monday, Dec. 27.

Here is a full roundup of the openings and closings to know around the city for the holiday:

• City of Fredericksburg government offices: All city offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24.
• Courts: Fredericksburg and state courts will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24.
• Fredericksburg public schools: Students and staff members are currently on winter break. Teachers and staff will return to classrooms on Monday, Jan. 3 and students will return on Tuesday, Jan. 4
• Post offices: Some locations may have limited or extended hours on Dec. 24. Check with your local post office. All post offices are closed on Dec. 25.
• Virginia DMV: All DMV customer service centers will be closed Dec. 23 to 25.
• FRED transit: FRED transit will not operate any services on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25.
• Trash and recycling: Trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the Christmas holiday.
• Libraries: All Rappahannock Regional library branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25. The libraries are also closed on Sundays, as usual.