Christmas 2019: What's Open, What's Closed In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday, meaning local government and other services will take a break mid week. It's a given that many services are closed on Christmas Day, but others will be closed Christmas Eve and surrounding days as well.

We've rounded up the closings and schedule changes to know around Arlington. Schools are closed for an extended winter break, while other services will run on half-day schedules on Christmas Eve.

Arlington County Government Offices: All county offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Arlington County Courts: All courts will be closed Dec. 24-26.

State courts: Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed Dec. 24-26.

Arlington County Public Schools: Students are on winter break Dec. 23-Jan 3. All offices are closed.

Arlington County Sheriff's Office: Administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24-26. Fingerprinting services will resume Dec. 30. See detention center visiting hours.

Post Offices: Closed Dec. 25. No mail will be delivered.

ART: On Christmas Day, ART will operated on a Sunday schedule.

STAR: The STAR office and STAR Call Center will be closed Christmas Day. Standing order rides are not provided on Christmas. You must call the STAR Call Center in advance to book rides on these holidays.

Metrorail: On Dec. 25, the Metro system will be open 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and operate on a Sunday schedule. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day. There are no scheduled changes for Dec. 24.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Dec. 25. See bus timetables.

Parking: Metered parking will not be enforced on Dec. 24-25.

Arlington Public Library: All locations will be closed Dec. 24-25.

Trash & Recycling: There will be no trash and recycling services on Dec. 25. Collections will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. Contact private providers for any schedule changes. The HHM Facility and ECRC will be closed Dec. 24-25.

Movie Theaters: Most area movie theaters will be open Christmas Day. We would encourage calling your theater of choice to confirm hours.

Grocery Stores: Area grocery stores hours are as follows —

• Safeway: 5 a.m.-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Day.
• Giant Food: Hours: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Day.
• Harris Teeter: All stores will close at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and re-open at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26.
• Whole Foods: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
• Trader Joe's: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.