Columbus Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA — This year, Falls Church will recognize Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. The City of Falls Church says the holiday allows residents to remember the contributions and struggles of indigenous peoples. Columbus Day has been a federal and Virginia holiday since 1937 to honor Christopher Columbus and contributions of Italian Americans.

Government offices, schools and other services will be closed. Other services may be open or run on a different schedule.

Here's a look at what's open and closed around Falls Church.

City of Falls Church and Fairfax County Government Offices: Closed on Oct. 14.

State Courts: Closed on Oct. 14.

Falls Church City Public Schools: Closed on Oct. 14.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed on Oct. 14.

Community Centers: The Falls Church Community Center will be open on Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) programs, activities and facilities will be closed Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, Oct. 14.

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a holiday weekday schedule on Oct. 14. Fastran will not operate on Oct. 14. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.

Libraries: Mary Riley Styles Public Library and all Fairfax County libraries will be closed on Oct. 14.

Metrorail: The Metrorail system will be open 5 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and operate on a Saturday schedule on Oct. 14. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Saturday and supplemental schedule on Oct. 14. See bus timetables.

Post Offices: Closed on Oct. 14.

Recreation Centers: Fairfax County recreation centers are open regular hours on Oct. 14.

Trash and Recycling: City of Falls Church collections happen on Wednesdays. County trash and recycling collections occur on Oct. 14 while the Customer Service Center is closed. Contact private providers for any schedule changes. The I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax) and I-95 Landfill (9850 Furnace Road, Lorton) are open for regular hours on Oct. 14.