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All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Most offices will remain open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.

On Monday, November 11, DASH bus service will operate according to its regular schedule. The free King Street Trolley will run from King Street Metro to City Hall/Market Square with service every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Animal emergency or wildlife concerns can be reported at 703.746.4444.

The General District Court, Circuit Court, and Clerk of Circuit Court will be closed on Tuesday, November 5. On Monday, November 11, the General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Court Service Unit, Circuit Court, and Clerk of Circuit Court will also be closed.

Customers should verify the hours of their local DMV Select location as it may not follow the state holiday closing schedule.

Emergency hotlines remain operational round-the-clock throughout the year. These include the Child Protective Services Hotline at 703.746.5800; the Domestic Violence Hotline at 703.746.4911; the Emergency Mental Health Services or substance use crisis hotline at 703.746.3401; the Adult Protective Services hotline at 703.746.5778 or 988; and the Sexual Assault Hotline at 703.683.7273.

Both on Tuesday, November 5 and Monday, November 11, facilities such as Alexandria Health Department, Flora Krause Casey Health Center, and Teen Wellness Center at Alexandria City High School’s King Street Campus and Minnie Howard Campus will be closed.

All museums in Alexandria will adhere to their usual schedules on Veterans Day. Freedom House is accessible only during weekends until early January due to construction; group visits are available by special appointment.

The City's impound lot remains closed on weekends and observed City holidays; fees continue accruing over weekends but not on holidays.

On Tuesday, November 5: The Alexandria Law Library will not be open for business.

All branches of Alexandria Library will not operate on Monday, November 11.

Parking enforcement for metered spaces and residential permit parking districts by the Alexandria Police Department will be suspended on Veterans Day except for temporary no-parking signs which remain enforceable.

Recreation centers such as Charles Houston, Chinquapin Park, and Patrick Henry Recreation Centers are scheduled to open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while other recreation and nature centers across the city will close for Veterans Day.

The Household Hazardous Waste Electronic Collection Drop-Off Center closes its doors on this holiday as well.

Residential refuse collection faces a one-day delay during the week starting Monday following Veterans Day whereas curbside food waste collection proceeds without disruption according to its standard schedule.

For those requiring communication in languages other than English: "Free interpretation and translation services are available," contact LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call at 703.746.3960.