Politics & Government
What's Open, Closed in Alexandria on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed) is this Monday, Jan. 21. That day is also the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Here's what's open and closed in Alexandria.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Sunday, Jan. 20, but the observed holiday is Monday, Jan. 21.
Monday is also the 57th Presidential Inauguration, so what’s opened and closed in Alexandria varies a bit from normal holidays.
City Hall is closed Monday.
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Alexandria City Public Schools are closed Monday.
Alexandria libraries are closed Monday.
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Recreation Centers: The Chinquapin and Charles Houston recreation centers will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. Cora Kelly and William Ramsay recreation centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All other recreation centers will be closed.
Trash and Recycling: Trash and recycling will be shifted one day this week. People whose collection normally occurs Monday will have trash and recycling picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, etc.
Transportation: Due to the Presidential Inauguration, DASH bus service is operating on a modified schedule. Metro rail and bus service also have service changes. See more about getting around Alexandria and into DC with our transportation planner here.
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