Christmas 2017: What's Open, Closed In North Potomac

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — It's almost time to gather the family and tear into those carefully selected presents (you've finished your shopping, right?). While some people — including employees at some retail stores, as well as emergency responders — will be working on the holiday, many area businesses and offices will be closed, giving workers a day off.

Here's list of what's open and what's closed in Montgomery County for Christmas 2017.

• County Offices – Closed December 25 and January 1
• Libraries – Closed December 24, 25 and January 1
• County Liquor stores (DLC) – December 24 and December 31, DLC stores will open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1
• Recreation – Aquatic, community recreation and senior centers are closed December 25, and January 1. For complete details on facility closures and modified schedules between December 24 and January 1, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
• Montgomery Parks - For operating schedule, visit www.MontgomeryParks.org
• Ride On – Sunday schedule (Riders can access the route schedule). Ride On services end at 10 p.m. on December 24
• Metrorail – Information available at www.wmata.com
• Metrobus – Information available at www.wmata.com
• TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center and TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Closed December 25 and January 1
• Refuse/recycling pickup – No collection December 25 and January 1. Collection will be one day later for the week of December 25 and January 1
• The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Facility will close at 3 p.m. on December 24 and 31. Closed December 25 and January 1
• Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – Free
• State offices and courts – Closed Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1

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