What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2021 In Burke

BURKE, VA — Presidents' Day, also known as the observed Washington's Birthday, will result in some service changes around Burke.

The holiday falls on Monday, Feb. 15 this year, and one of the top celebrations is right here in Fairfax County. George Washington's Mount Vernon is offering free admission by reservation on Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 15) and George Washington's birthday (Monday, Feb. 22). Tickets will be available to reserve starting at 12 a.m. on Feb. 12.

Mount Vernon will also livestream the Presidential wreath-laying ceremony on the Mount Vernon website, Facebook, and YouTube channel. The George Washington National Birthday Celebration will be held virtually on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. with funds supporting the restoration and preservation of George Washington's estate

In the City of Alexandria, the George Washington Birthday Parade is canceled this year, but there are other events being held virtually or with social distancing.

In 2021, Presidents Day falls on Monday, Feb. 15. Fairfax County government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Below are the schedule changes to know around Burke for Monday, Feb. 15.

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Feb. 15.

Courts: Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on Feb. 15.

Burke Centre Conservancy: Feb. 15 is a holiday for Burke Centre Conservancy employees.

Schools: Fairfax County Public Schools is closed on Feb. 15.

Animal shelter: Due to the pandemic, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter's services are available by appointment only.

Community centers: All Neighborhood and Community Services centers require advance registrations.

Department of Motor Vehicles: The state DMV offices are open by appointment only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walk-in services are not available.

Fairfax Connector: Holiday weekday service will be offered on Feb. 15. All routes operate regular weekday service except: Routes 231, 232, 335, 351, 393, 394, 395, 396 422, 432, 461, 494, 495, 556, 585, 599, 624, 634, 697, 698, 699, 722, 724 and 985, which will not operate. Route 980 will run every 12 to 15 minutes instead of every 6 to 8 minutes. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library branches will be closed on Feb. 15.

Metro: Metrorail and Metrobus run on Saturday schedules on Feb. 15. Starting on Feb. 13, the Addison Road and Arlington Cemetery stations will be closed through May 23 for platform reconstruction and station improvements. Shuttle buses will run between Rosslyn, Arlington Cemetery and Pentagon and there will be no Blue Line service. Additional Yellow Line trains will operate from Franconia-Springfield to Mt Vernon Square.

Park authority: Colvin Run Mill and Sully Historic Site are closed on Feb. 15. The nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond, and Huntley Meadows, and Riverbend Park's visitor center are open from noon to 4 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the visitor center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. and the Historic House is closed.

Post offices: Closed on Feb. 15.

Recreation centers: All RECenters are open regular hours on Feb. 15.

Trash and recycling collection: For county collection customers, regular trash and recycling collection will happen on Feb. 15. If you have private collection, contact your hauler.

Trash and recycling centers: The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex disposal centers are open on Feb. 15.

Virginia Railway Express: VRE will not provide service on Monday, Feb. 15.