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Memorial Day weekend closures and schedule changes announced in Alexandria

Published May 19, 2026 at 12:30PM

Alexandria National Cemetery (staff photo by James Cullum)

The City of Alexandria and other agencies serving the city have announced closures and other schedule changes for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Memorial Day (Monday, May 25). The city will co-host a Memorial Day ceremony with the Friends of Rocky Versace at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza & Vietnam Veterans Memorial outside the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Avenue). The ceremony runs from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and honor Versace, a posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, 68 Alexandrians who died in the Vietnam War, and others who have served in the military or are missing in action.

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Alexandria city offices, public schools closing Monday for George Washington Day

By Katie Taranto

Published February 13, 2026 at 9:15AM

Thousands lined King Street for the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town on President's Day, Feb. 20, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria government offices, libraries and public schools are closing Monday to observe Presidents Day, otherwise known in Virginia as George Washington Day.

Across the city, some services will close or operate on modified schedules in observance of the first president’s birthday. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed one day next week, but curbside food waste collection will remain on-schedule.

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Alexandria trash collection pushed back for New Year’s Day

By Katie Taranto

Published December 30, 2025 at 10:30AM

Taking out the trash in Old Town (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The city of Alexandria will not collect waste on New Year’s Day, and the remainder of the week’s collection will follow a modified schedule.

After Thursday, waste collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week, according to the city.

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Alexandria government offices closing for Christmas, New Year’s Day

By Katie Taranto

Published December 22, 2025 at 11:45AM

Holiday wreath in Old Town (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Government offices in Alexandria will close on Wednesday and Thursday to observe Christmas.

Closures this week will affect Alexandria courts, the Alexandria Library, the Department of Motor Vehicles, health facilities, the city’s impound lot and more. Metered parking restrictions and residential permit parking will not be enforced during this period.

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Scottish Christmas Walk and Holiday Boat Parade prompt Saturday road closures

By Katie Taranto

Published December 4, 2025 at 10:30AM | Updated December 4, 2025 at 12:23PM

The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums performing at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Dec. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Two of Alexandria’s iconic holiday season parades will lead to some road closures throughout Old Town this weekend.

The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights both take place this Saturday, prompting the closures as well as reserved parking and no-parking zone enforcement.

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Thanksgiving road closures planned to accommodate Del Ray Turkey Trot

By Katie Taranto

Published November 26, 2025 at 3:45PM

City Council proclaimed Nov. 27, 2025 as "Del Ray Turkey Trot Day" (staff photo by James Cullum)

Several roads in Del Ray will close tomorrow (Thursday) to accommodate the neighborhood’s 50th annual Turkey Trot.

Closures will be in effect from approximately 6-11:30 a.m., starting at Mount Vernon Avenue between Braddock Road and Glendale Avenue, according to an announcement from the Alexandria Police Department.

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Alexandria lifts parking fees for Thanksgiving and ‘Plaid Friday’

By James Cullum

Published November 26, 2025 at 12:30PM

Street parking on Main Line Boulevard in Potomac Yard (staff photo by James Cullum)

Looking to get out on Thanksgiving and Plaid Friday?

Alexandria has lifted parking restrictions at metered spaces and residential permit parking districts throughout the city tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday.

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Thanksgiving brings closures to all Alexandria city offices next week

By Katie Taranto

Published November 21, 2025 at 1:45PM

Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe Street) in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

All city administrative offices are scheduled to close next Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving, although some community facilities will still have Friday hours.

The closures will prompt half days at some departments next Wednesday. All city courts, health facilities and the Alexandria Law Library intend to close at noon next Wednesday, Nov. 26.

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Veterans Day in Alexandria: Events, closures and deals for veterans

By Katie Taranto

Published November 10, 2025 at 1:45PM

Alexandria City Hall in Old Town in 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Veterans Day will bring a day of reflection and community ceremonies in Alexandria, as well as some local deals for veterans and their families.

Several city offices will close tomorrow (Tuesday) in observance of the holiday, while veterans and the Alexandria community are welcome to participate in some local ceremonies and events.

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Here’s what’s open and closed in Alexandria on July 4

By James Cullum

Published July 1, 2025 at 1:30PM

A street lined with American flags in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria’s government offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have a good time.

Here’s what you need to know about city services on Independence Day.

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What’s open and closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alexandria?

By Vernon Miles

Published January 14, 2025 at 11:40AM

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Wilson)

Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and, with it, there are several holiday closures planned around the city.

All City offices and Alexandria City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, as well the local courts.