What's Open, Closed In Kingstowne For New Year's Day 2020

KINGSTOWNE, VA — While New Year's Day is often a day to recover from the previous night's festivities, if you do plan to head out, be aware the holiday may affect the hours of city government offices, schools, public transportation and more.

We have your roundup of what's open and what's closed in Kingstowne-Rose Hill this New Year's Day. See New Year's Eve events happening around Kingstowne here.

Fairfax County Government offices: Closed on Jan. 1.

State courts: Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

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

Animal shelter: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1.

Community centers: Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) programs, activities and facilities will be closed on Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate regular weekday service on Dec. 31 and Sunday service on Jan. 1. Fastran will not operate after 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 through Jan. 1. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.

Grocery Stores: Area grocery stores hours are as follows —

• Giant: 5870 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22315. Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m.-12 a.m. on Jan. 1.
• Safeway: Kingstowne Towne Center, 5980 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315. Hours: Open regular hours. 6130 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310. Hours: Open regular hours.
• Walmart: 5885 Kingstowne Blvd Alexandria, VA 22315. Hours: Open regular hours.
• Shoppers: 7005 Manchester Blvd, Franconia, VA 22310, Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Jan. 1.
• Aldi: 6129 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.
• Costco: 7373 Boston Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.
• Target: Springfield Town Center, 6600 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 8 a.m.-11 p.m. on Jan. 1.
• Trader Joe's: 6394 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 22150. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.
• BJ's Wholesale: 101 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 1.

Kingstowne fitness centers: Open 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 and closed on Jan. 1.

Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation offices: Closed on Jan. 1.

Libraries: All Fairfax County libraries close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and are closed on Jan. 1.

Metrorail: On Dec. 31, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. with special late night service until 2 a.m. New Year's Day. On Jan. 1, Metrorail will operate 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on a Sunday schedule. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities New Year's Day, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Jan. 1. See bus timetables.

Parks: A majority of Fairfax County Park Authority operated parks are closed Dec. 31. All parks are closed Jan. 1. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/holiday-hours for more information.

Post offices: Closed Jan. 1. No mail will be delivered.

Recreation centers: All RECenters except George Washington RECenter are open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 31. RECenters except George Washington RECenter are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Trash and recycling: There is no change to Fairfax County collections. Contact private collectors for service changes. The I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 through Jan. 1.

Virginia Railway Express: VRE will follow an S schedule on Dec. 24 and be closed on Dec. 25. For more information, visit www.vre.org.