What's Open, Closed For New Year's In Montgomery County

ROCKVILLE, MD — New Year's Day will be a lot quieter this year due to COVID-19. What hasn't changed is the closure of many services in Montgomery County for the holiday.

Here's what you need to know:

• County offices: Closed Jan. 1.
• State offices and courts: Closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
• Libraries: Close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1 and 2.
• Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS): Stores closed Jan. 1.
• Recreation: Aquatic facilities will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. All other facilities remain closed due to COVID-19. Virtual programs are available on the Montgomery County Recreation website.
• Montgomery Parks: Hours extended for open parkways program. Details on open parkways and the department's holiday operating hours available at MontgomeryParks.org.
• Ride On/Ride On extRa/Flash Service: Operates on a Sunday schedule on Jan. 1 (click on a route number). View holiday brochure.
• Ride On Flex: Not operating due to COVID-19 health crisis.
• Metrorail and Metrobus: Information available at wmata.com/service/status.
• MARC Train and Commuter Bus: Information available at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
• TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center: Closed on Jan. 1.
• TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store: Closed on Jan. 1.
• Parking at Montgomery County public garages, lots, and curbside meters: Parking will be free on Jan. 1.
• MCDOT Shared Street's program: Arlington Road will be open to vehicles.
• Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station: Closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
• County-provided refuse/recycling pickup: No trash and recycling collection on Friday, Jan. 1, will slide by one day, with the last collection on Saturday, Jan. 2.