Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed around the D.C. region on July 4 and July 5.
Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means the federal holiday will be observed by local and state governments on Monday. As a result, many of the closings and service changes for the holiday will also be in effect on Monday. Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed around the D.C. region on July 4 and July 5. District government offices, libraries and the Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed. On Monday, trash and recycling scheduled services will slide one day forward for the week. In twice-a-week collection, as an example, a Monday/Thursday pick up schedule will slide to Tuesday/Friday. Fireworks on the National Mall Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. The fireworks display will start at 9:09 p.m. and last 17 minutes. Fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Give yourself plenty of time to find a spot and familiarize yourself with entry access points, which will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be four points of entry in the area from 17th Street to the Lincoln Memorial and between Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW. Coolers, backpacks, packages and persons will be subject to inspection, and entry points may change with enhanced security. The four public entry points are listed below: Check here for a detailed list of road closures, prohibited items and tips and details about the celebration. Check out other options for viewing the fireworks. The Washington Monument is temporarily closed until further notice. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and World War II Memorial will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 3 and will remain closed on July 4. Cleanup of the memorials will begin immediately following the fireworks show and the site will open as soon as the cleanup is complete. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will close at 4 p.m. on July 4 as part of the fireworks safety zone. Cleanup of the memorial will begin immediately following the fireworks show and the site will open as soon as the cleanup is complete. Paddle boats at the Tidal Basin, Water taxi service to the National Mall, Big Bus Tours and the D.C. Circulator’s National Mall route will not be in operation on July 4. East Potomac Golf Course will be open regular operating hours on July 4 (6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and East Potomac Tennis Center will close at 3 p.m. on July 4. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation. Visitors are strongly encouraged to take public transportation to the National Mall on July 4. For detailed July 4 and July 5 Metro service schedules, click here. On Sunday, July 4, Metrorail will enhance services to accommodate the thousands of riders expected to attend fireworks displays and other activities. On Monday, July 5 (the observed holiday) trains will operate on a Sunday schedule. Parking will be free at all Metro-operated facilities and off-peak fares will be in effect all day Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5. Metrorail will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. The times for last trains will vary by station. Due to anticipated large crowds, bicycles and large coolers are not permitted after 2 p.m. Trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule — every 12 minutes on the Red Line and every 15 minutes on all other lines until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., and until closing, service will ramp up to rush-hour service levels — or better — and run every 6 minutes on the Red Line, every 8 minutes on the Orange Line and every 12 minutes on all other lines. A few stations are closed, however, due to a platform improvement project. Free shuttle buses are provided. Customers are encouraged to use alternate stations to avoid additional travel time for shuttle buses. Metro will open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. on Monday. Metro bus will operate on a Sunday service schedule on Sunday and Monday. Please check timetables for details. MetroAccess customers may make reservations to travel during the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled both days. D.C. Circulator Starting on June 24 through July 6, due to the various road closures on the National Mall for the July 4 events, buses will begin detouring after servicing stop #5 at the Washington Monument,15th Street & Jefferson Drive SW.
