DC Metro Holiday Hours – DC Metro operates on a modified schedule during holidays to accommodate changes in ridership and ensure efficient service. On major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, the Metro typically runs on a Sunday or holiday schedule, with trains starting later in the morning and running less frequently throughout the day. Metrobus services may also follow a reduced schedule or operate on select routes only. Some holidays might have extended hours to support special events or increased travel demand.
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DC Metro Holiday Hours
Here is a list of holidays when the DC Metro operates on a special schedule:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (Fourth of July)
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
These holidays typically see a reduced or altered schedule for both Metrorail and Metrobus services.
Washington DC Metro Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Metrorail Operating Hours | Train Frequency | Metrobus Service | Special Notes |
| New Year’s Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Sunday schedule; reduced routes | Service may be extended for events |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Saturday schedule; some routes reduced | Expect crowding near event locations |
| Presidents’ Day | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Saturday schedule; some routes reduced | Reduced ridership; check for updates |
| Memorial Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Sunday schedule; reduced routes | Increased service near memorials |
| Independence Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (extended if needed) | Every 12 minutes during peak times | Saturday schedule; additional service | Service extended for fireworks display |
| Labor Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Sunday schedule; reduced routes | Light ridership; expect minor delays |
| Columbus Day | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Saturday schedule; some routes reduced | Reduced service on less busy lines |
| Veterans Day | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 12-20 minutes | Saturday schedule; some routes reduced | Increased service near events/parades |
| Thanksgiving Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 15-20 minutes | Sunday schedule; select routes only | Light ridership; check for late changes |
| Christmas Day | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Every 15-20 minutes | Sunday schedule; reduced routes | Service reduced further in the evening |
Q: Is DC Metro open on Christmas?
A: Yes, the DC Metro operates on Christmas Day, but it follows a reduced holiday schedule with fewer trains and limited service hours.
Q: What time does DC Metro open on weekdays?
A: On weekdays, the DC Metro opens at 5:00 AM, providing early morning service for commuters.
Q: What time does the DC Metro open on Sunday?
A: The DC Metro opens at 7:00 AM on Sundays, with trains running less frequently than on weekdays.
Q: What time does the DC Metro open on weekdays?
The DC Metro starts service at 5:00 AM on weekdays, accommodating early morning travel needs.
I’d like to take the Metro from Reagan International Airport to Bethesda on 12/25/24, but your 2024 holiday schedule tables do not specify/only state that there will be “reduced service” on this upcoming Christmas Day. So, two questions, please:
Do the Red line trains run outbound to Bethesda on 12/25/24?
What time does the last Blue or Yellow line train leave Reagan International that would connect downtown to the last outbound Red line train to Bethesda on 12/25/24?
I’ll look forward to getting your answers by email.
Thanks,
PW