Seasonal & Holidays

What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2020 In McLean

As the unofficial end of summer approaches, here are the service changes to know for the Labor Day holiday.

Fairfax County announced changes to service for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7.
Fairfax County announced changes to service for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

MCLEAN, VA — Summer may have looked different this year because of the pandemic, but Labor Day is still the time to bid the season farewell before pools close and kids start classes. In McLean, there are various closings and schedule changes to know for the holiday.

On Monday, Sept. 7, Fairfax County government offices will be closed to observe Labor Day. Students at Fairfax County Public Schools will begin the school year in a virtual format the next day, Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Below are the schedule changes to know for the Labor Day holiday around McLean:

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Fairfax County offices: Closed on Sept. 7.

Courts: Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on Sept. 7.

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Fairfax County Public Schools: Sept. 7 is an observed holiday. The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Animal shelter: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter remains open by appointment only.

Community Centers: McLean Community Center is closed on Sept. 7. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) community centers have been closed for all but the modified Youth Program, Camp Fairfax.

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Sept. 7. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on Monday, Sept. 7.

Metrorail: Metrorail operates from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Labor Day.

Metrobus: Metrobus runs on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day. See bus schedules here.

Parks: The Fairfax County Parks closed on Sept. 7 include Colvin Run Mill; Sully Historic Site; the nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows; the visitor centers at Riverbend Park and Frying Pan Farm Park; and Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center and Historic House.

Post offices: U.S. Postal Service offices are closed on Monday, Sept. 7.

Recreation centers: On Sept. 7, Fairfax County recreation centers are open for regular hours, except for George Washington RECenter, which will be closed.

Trash and recycling: Trash, recycling, yard waste and special collections happen on Labor Day for county collection customers. Check with private collectors for holiday service changes. The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex are open for regular hours on Labor Day.

SEE ALSO: Virginia Getaways For End-Of-Summer Quarantine Escape

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