Washington Desk & Public Services
D.C. Schools and DMV Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Some libraries, outdoor recreation spaces and emergency services will stay open Wednesday even as schools and several District offices close.
Plan around office closures
D.C. Public Schools will close Wednesday for Veterans Day and reopen to students Thursday, according to the District’s Monday notice. DMV locations, indoor recreation centers, aquatic facilities and the District’s Vital Records office will also be closed Wednesday. Residents who need a DMV transaction should check whether the agency offers it online rather than relying on a walk-in visit.
Where doors will still be open
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is scheduled to open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and seven branches will keep separate holiday hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outdoor parks, playgrounds, courts and fields remain available. That distinction matters for recreation plans: an open outdoor park does not mean the adjacent indoor facility is operating.
Shelter and crisis services
The advisory lists low-barrier shelters that will operate on the holiday, with some sites following different hours. Families seeking accessible transportation to shelter services can call the District Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or the city’s 311 service. The District also lists its stabilization center and adult emergency psychiatric clinic among services that remain available around the clock. Check the official notice for locations and any site-specific restrictions before traveling.
Primary evidence
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