Columbus Day 2019: What's Open, What's Closed In Manassas

MANASSAS, VA — Manassas and other Prince William County communities will recognize the federal holiday Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 14. Government offices, schools and other services will be closed. Other services may be open or run on a different schedule.

Here's a look at what's open and closed around Manassas:

Prince William County Offices: All county offices will be closed Oct. 14.

Prince William County Schools: There will be no school for students Oct. 14.

Post Offices: Closed Oct. 14. No mail will be delivered.

County Courts: All Prince William County courts will be closed Oct. 14.

State Courts: Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed Oct. 14.

Metrorail: The Metrorail system will be open 5 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and operate on a Saturday schedule on Oct. 14. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Saturday and supplemental schedule on Oct. 14. See bus timetables.

Virginia Railway Express: VRE does not operate on Columbus Day. For more information, visit www.vre.org.

Libraries: All Prince William County Public Libraries are closed Monday, Oct. 14. Potomac and Haymarket Gainesville Community Libraries will not be accepting passports during this time.

Historic Sites and Museums: Manassas National Battlefield Park is open regular hours Oct. 14. Many county historic sites including the Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas are also open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Landfill/Recycling: The County Landfill in Manassas will open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Columbus Day, as will the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility, which will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents may also take recycling to several drop-off trailers throughout the county.

Trash Collection: Check with your independent provider about trash collection.