Montgomery County Government Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 4, 2021

The Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for the Veterans Day holiday on Thursday, Nov. 11:

  • County offices – Closed.
  • State offices and courts – Closed.
  • Libraries – Closed.
  • County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing centers—Will be open regular hours.
  • Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – All stores open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Ride On and Ride On extRa – Operate on a holiday schedule.
  • Flash – Operates on weekend schedule (Orange Line only).
  • Flex – Will be in service.
  • MARC Train and Commuter Bus – Information available at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/service-for-labor-day
  • TRiPS Commuter Storeat Silver Spring Transit Center – Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Closed.
  • Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters – Free.
  • Trash and recycling will not be collected on County routes on Thursday. Regular Thursday County collections will slide to Friday, Nov. 12, and regular Friday collections will slide to Saturday, Nov. 13.
  • The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood will be open. The County recycling center will be closed.
  • Recreation – Aquatic facilities and community recreation centers are open. Senior centers and administrative offices will be closed.
  • Montgomery Parks—Visit MontgomeryParks.org for complete information. The following facilities will be closed:
  • Montgomery Parks headquarters, permits office and customer service office.
  • Josiah Henson Museum (grounds remain open sunrise-sunset).
  • Brookside Gardens visitor center and conservatory (gardens remain open sunrise-sunset).
  • All nature center buildings: Black Hill Nature Programs, Locust Grove Nature Center, Brookside Nature Center, Meadowside Nature Center, Maydale Nature Classroom (grounds at those facilities remain open sunrise-sunset).

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