Closure Details

Arlington County Government offices and facilities are closed on all federal holidays except Columbus Day.

Parking

  • Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign.
  • Meters are not enforced on Federal holidays, including Columbus Day or on County holidays (dates listed below) 
  • All other violations will be enforced.
  • Some parking restrictions may apply during special events. Motorists should look for temporary “no parking” signs.
Arlington County Government Observed Holidays*
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents' Day (George Washington Day)**
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Election Day***
  • Veterans Day 
  • Thanksgiving & Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas
  • New Year's Day

*In general, if a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday and if a holiday falls on a Sunday the following Monday will be treated as a holiday.

**Presidents' Day is not observed as a County holiday in fiscal years when there is a Presidential election.

***Election Day is observed every four years for Presidential Elections.