Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Holiday Schedule of Services for the City of Alexandria

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All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The following list includes schedule information for other City facilities and partner agencies.

Alexandria Transit Company (DASH): On Monday, October 9, the Alexandria Transit Company’s fare-free DASH bus service will operate on a Saturday schedule. The free King Street Trolley will operate from King Street Metro to Alexandria City Hall/Market Square, with service every 15 minutes, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Alexandria Transit Company administrative office will be closed. Visit dashbus.com for more information.

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA): On Monday, October 9, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open at noon for adoptions. For an animal emergency or wildlife concern, call 703.746.4444.

Courts: The following Commonwealth of Virginia offices in Alexandria will be closed on Monday, October 9: Circuit Court, Clerk of Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and Court Service Unit, located in the Alexandria Courthouse.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): On Monday, October 9, all Virginia DMV centers in Northern Virginia (including 2681 Mill Rd.) will be closed. Many DMV services are available online at dmv.virginia.gov.

Health Facilities: The Alexandria Health Department, the Flora Krause Casey Health Center and the Teen Wellness Center at Alexandria City High School will be closed on Monday, October 9.

Historic Alexandria: On Monday, October 9, the Freedom House Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and Stabler–Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will be open regular hours from 1 to 5 p.m. All other City museums will be closed. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic and follow Historic Alexandria on social media or call 703.746.4554.

Hotlines: All emergency hotlines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including the Child Protective Services hotline at 703.746.5800; the Domestic Violence hotline at 703.746.4911; the Emergency Mental Health Services or substance use crisis hotline at 703.746.3401; the Adult Protective Services hotline at 703.746.5778 or 988; and the Sexual Assault Hotline at 703.683.7273.

Impound Lot: The City’s Impound Facility will be closed on Monday, October 9. The Impound Facility is closed every Saturday and Sunday and on all observed City holidays. Fees will continue to accrue on Saturday and Sunday, but not on holidays.

Libraries: On Monday, October 9, all Alexandria Library branches, and the Alexandria Law Library will be closed. Visit Alexandria Library for details.

Parking: On Monday, October 9, the Alexandria Police Department will suspend enforcement of parking restrictions at metered spaces, residential permit parking districts and other areas with posted parking time limits. This suspension of enforcement applies only to the restrictions at legal parking spaces and does not permit parking in any location normally prohibited (for example, no-parking zones, loading zones, or spaces for persons with disabilities). Temporary no-parking signs will be enforced on October 9.

Recreation, Nature and Arts Centers:  On Monday, October 9, the Charles Houston and Patrick Henry Recreation Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other recreation and nature centers will be closed.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the website for more information.

Resource Recovery The schedule for residential trash/yard waste/recycling collection will be delayed by one day during the week of Monday, October 9. Curbside food waste will follow the normal collection service schedule. The Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Center) will be closed October 9. Visit Resource Recovery for more information. 

Schools: There will be no school for students on Monday, October 9, except for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School’s intersession program. It will be a professional development day for some Alexandria City Public Schools staff. Staff should consult their work calendars.

Voting: The Office of Voter Registration & Elections will be closed Monday, October 9. Visit alexandriava.gov/Elections for details.