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

HERNDON, 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 Herndon. Schools are closed for an extended winter break, while other services will run on half-day schedules on Christmas Eve.

Town Of Herndon Offices: Town offices and facilities will close at noon Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25.

Fairfax County Government Offices: All offices close at noon Dec. 24 and remain closed through Dec. 25.

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

Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3.

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

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate regular weekday service on Dec. 24 and Sunday service on Dec. 25. Fastran will not operate from noon on Dec. 24 to Dec. 25. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.

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.

Libraries: All Fairfax County libraries are open for a half day on Dec. 24 and closed on Dec. 25.

Parks: Fairfax County Park Authority operated parks are closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/holiday-hours for more information.

Animal Shelter: Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 24 and closed on Dec. 25.

Trash & Recycling: There will be no trash/recycling collection on Christmas Day. All town recycling will be collected Dec. 23, and trash normally collected Wednesday will be collected Tuesday. 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) close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed through Dec. 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.
• Harris Teeter: All stores will close at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and re-open at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26.
• Giant Food: Hours: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Day.
• ALDI: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
• 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.