What's Open, Closed For Memorial Day 2021 In Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — As Memorial Day approaches, families will celebrate the unofficial start of summer. That means backyard cookouts, vacations, or simply enjoying the three-day weekend.

Some services around Fairfax City are closed or modified for the federal holiday on Monday, May 31. Below are the changes to know.

City of Fairfax Offices: Closed on Monday, May 31.

City of Fairfax Trash and Recycling Collection: Recycling normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, June 1. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday collection will be unchanged.

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center: Open on Monday, May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

CUE Bus: Will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday, May 31.

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Monday, May 31.

Fairfax County Public Schools: All Fairfax County Public Schools are closed on May 31.

Animal shelter: Services are available by appointment. Incidents of injured wildlife, stray pets, or other animal concerns should be directed to Animal Protection Police at 703-691-2131.

Community centers: McLean Community Center is closed on May 31. Fairfax County community centers are open by reservation.

Courts: Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on May 31.

Department of Motor Vehicles: On May 31, all Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed. Many DMV services are available online.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will run on a Sunday schedule on May 31.

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Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on May 31. Fairfax County Public Library will resume normal services and expand hours starting on June 5.

Metro: Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule on May 31. For more information, visit www.wmata.com.

Office of Elections: Early voting sites will be closed on May 31.

Park Authority: Colvin Run Mill and Sully Historic Site grounds will be open noon to 4 p.m. but buildings will be closed. Nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Riverbend Park's visitor center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the indoor arena will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the visitor center will be closed. Green Spring Gardens' horticultural center will be open from noon to 4:30 p.m. and the historic house will be closed.

Post offices: Closed on May 31.

Recreation centers: All RECenters are open from the regular time to 6 p.m. on May 31. George Washington RECenter will be closed on May 31.

Trash and recycling collection: For county collection customers, regular trash and recycling collection will happen on May 31. If you have private collection, contact your hauler.

Trash and recycling centers: The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) are open regular hours on May 31.