Below is the transportation-related schedule for the July Fourth/Independence Day County Observed Holiday on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, courtesy Montgomery County Government:
- County offices – Will be closed on both days.
- Ride On bus service – Will operate on a Saturday schedule on both days. View route schedules here.
- Ride On extRa Pink and Lime bus services - Will operate on a Saturday schedule on both days.
- Ride On extRa Route 101 (Frederick Road/Rockville Pike) and Flex bus services – Will not be in service on Friday or Saturday.
- Ride On Flash bus service – The Orange Route will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule on both days. The Blue Route (typically weekday-only) will not be in service on both days.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Will be open on Friday, July 3, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Will be closed on Saturday, July 4.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Will be closed on both days.
- Parking at public garages, lots, and curbside meters – Parking will be free on both days.
- Metrorail and Metrobus – View service information and visit wmata.com/events/independence-day-2026.html.
- MARC Train – Will operate on an R Schedule on all three lines on July 3. Will operate on a regularly scheduled Penn Line Saturday service (there is no weekend service on the Camden or Brunswick Lines) on July 4. Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
