What's Open, Closed In Greater Alexandria For New Year's 2023

HYBLA VALLEY, VA — New Year's Day, the holiday celebrating the start of 2023, falls on a weekend. As a result, Monday will be an observed holiday with various closures in greater Alexandria.

Fairfax County government will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. Other services have schedule changes on Monday and surrounding days.

If you're in town, see ideas for celebrating New Year's Eve in and around greater Alexandria.

Below are the openings and closures to know for the New Year's holiday around greater Alexandria:

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Jan. 2.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Winter break is Dec. 19 to Jan. 2.

Community centers: Fairfax County's Neighborhood and Community Services centers will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2.

Courts: Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on Jan. 2.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers are closed Jan. 2.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will have Sunday service on Jan. 1 and 2. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector.

George Washington's Mount Vernon: Open daily, including on holidays. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Huntley Meadows Visitor Center: Open noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and be closed on Jan. 1 and 2.

Metro: Metrorail will be open 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31 into Jan. 1. Metrorail and Metrobus will be free after 8 p.m. until closing. Some Metrobus route will be extended until 3 a.m. Metrorail will operate on a Sunday schedule from 7 a.m. until midnight on Jan. 1 and 2. See more information on Metro's website.

Post offices: Closed on Jan. 2.

Recreation centers: Fairfax County recreation centers are open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 and are closed on Jan. 1.

River Farm: Closed

Trash and recycling: Fairfax County collection customers will have no changes to collections. Private collection customers should check with their hauler for any changes.

Trash and recycling centers: The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 and are closed Jan. 1.