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What's Open For 2022 Easter Holiday Weekend In Mount Vernon Area

While closures are limited, see grocery store hours and the status of other hours for the Easter holiday weekend around Mount Vernon.

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There are several schedule changes to know for Easter weekend in the Mount Vernon area.
There are several schedule changes to know for Easter weekend in the Mount Vernon area. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Whether you celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter, the Jewish holiday of Passover, the two holidays will overlap during the weekend of April 16-17. As the Easter holiday falls on a Sunday, closures may be limited.

Fairfax County government does not typically close for Good Friday before Easter. However, there are a few service changes for services that do operate on Sundays.

Here are the changes for the Easter holiday:

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  • Fairfax County recreation centers: Closed on Sunday, April 17.
  • Fairfax County Public Library: All library locations are closed on Sunday, April 17.
  • Huntley Meadows nature center: Open noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 17.
  • Metro: Metrorail has increased service the weekend of April 16 and 17 due to cherry blossom season. Metrorail be open at 7 a.m., and close at 1 a.m. Saturday and midnight Sunday. On the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines, trains run every 20 minutes. On Saturday, trains will bypass the Capital South station. from opening to no later than 7 p.m. Yellow Line trains run every 20 minutes. See more details about weekend service.

Here is the status of Mount Vernon area grocery store hours on Sunday, April 17:

  • Safeway: 1624 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307. Hours: 24 hours. 7900 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308. Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 8646 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309. Hours: 6 a.m.-12 a.m.
  • Aldi: 8256 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309. Hours: closed.
  • Shoppers: 7660 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Giant: 6800 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Walmart: 7910 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 6303 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Target: 6600 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: closed.
  • Costco: 7940 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. Hours: closed.
  • Wegmans: 7905 Hilltop Village Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22315 Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Amazon Fresh: 7005 Unit C, Manchester Blvd, Franconia, VA 22310. Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

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