DC Government Announces Modified Services for Memorial Day

The District of Columbia government will observe Memorial Day with modified services on Monday, May 27. City offices will be closed in accordance with the federal holiday.

All branches of the DC Public Library system will be closed on Monday, May 27. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

The District

Residents should expect changes to trash and recycling collection schedules. Monday's regular collection will be postponed to Tuesday, May 28. Tuesday's collection will be moved to Wednesday, May 29. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume its standard residential trash collection routes on Thursday, May 30.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will provide extended hours at select outdoor pools, with many opening for the season on Saturday, May 25. Additionally, the Carnegie Library and the George Washington Library will host book sales on Saturday, May 25. Essential emergency services, including police, fire, and emergency medical services, will not be affected and will continue to operate on their regular schedules. The DC 911 call center will also remain fully operational.

This announcement directly impacts how District residents can

This announcement directly impacts how District residents can access government services, manage household waste, and utilize recreational facilities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

• District government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

• All DC public libraries will also be closed on Monday, May 27.

• Trash and recycling collections will be modified: Monday's collection will occur on Tuesday, May 28, and Tuesday's collection will occur on Wednesday, May 29. Residential trash collection will resume its normal schedule on Thursday, May 30.

• The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will offer extended hours at some outdoor pools, with others opening for the season on Saturday, May 25. Carnegie Library and George Washington Library will host book sales on Saturday, May 25.

• Emergency services, including police, fire, and emergency medical services, will operate on a normal schedule. The DC 911 call center will also operate normally.

Residents should confirm specific pool hours and book sale details with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the DC Public Library, respectively.