For immediate release: December 21, 2020

Metro Holiday Service Information 2020

Below is a summary of Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess service during the holiday season. Customers should be mindful of scheduled track work on the Blue Line. Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St. Stations will be closed, with free shuttle buses available. 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 

Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 
  • Metrorail system will operate 5 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on a regular weekday schedule
  • Metrobus will operate on a regular schedule 
  • MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled 
  • Regular fares and parking fees will be in effect 
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)  
  • Metrorail system will operate 8 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on a Sunday schedule 
  • Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule 
  • MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled 
  • Off-peak fares will be in effect all day and parking will be free at all Metro-operated facilities 
  • Blue Line express shuttles will not operate  
Metro's customer information call center will be closed. Automated information is available 24/7 by calling (202) 637-7000 or online at wmata.com  

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 

Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) 
  • Metrorail system will operate 5 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on a regular weekday schedule Metrobus will operate on a regular schedule 
  • MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled 
  • Regular fares and parking fees will be in effect 
Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day)  
  • Metrorail system will operate 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on a Sunday schedule 
  • Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule 
  • MetroAccess subscription trips will be cancelled 
  • Off-peak fares will be in effect all day and parking will be free at all Metro-operated facilities 
  • Blue Line express shuttles will not operate  
Metro's customer information call center will be closed. Automated information is available 24/7 by calling (202) 637-7000 or online at wmata.com  

Blue Line shutdown continues 

Customers are reminded of the two-week Blue Line shutdown through Sunday, January 3. Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St stations are closed. Blue Line train service will operate between Huntington and Largo Town Center. Express shuttle buses between Pentagon and Van Dorn St/Franconia-Springfield will not operate on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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