(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
What's Open on Monday, May 26
Access to Emergency Shelter
- All low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Monday, February 17.
- New York Avenue Men’s Shelter (1355 New York Avenue NE)
- 801 East Men's Shelter (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue SE)
- Adams Place Men’s Shelter (2210 Adams Place NE)
- Emery Men’s Shelter (1725 Lincoln Road NE)
- Pat Handy Women’s Shelter (810 5th Street NW)
- Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter (1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE)
- Living Life Alternatives LGBTQ+ Shelter (400 50th Street SE)
Individuals and families seeking accessible transportation to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093, between the hours of 8. to 12 am., or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night.
The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center),?located at 1313 New York Avenue?NW, provides walk-in services to individuals experiencing homelessness with no appointment required. The Center will be open on Monday, May 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center.
Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center?for residents experiencing homelessness, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, offers a safe place for youth 24 hours a day and will be open on Monday, May 26.
DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Residents facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol/drug use concerns, or just need to talk as well as those who are concerned about family members/friends can call 988 anytime to talk with a trained, caring crisis counselor for free, confidential support. The following services also are open on Monday, May 26:??
- The DC Stabilization Center, located at 35 K Street NE, is a 24/7 safe place for people experiencing a substance use disorder crisis to get the help they need and is open to individuals 18 years and older at no-cost, and with no insurance necessary.
- The Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric services and extended observation beds for individuals 18 years of age and older by calling (202) 673-9319.
- The Community Response Team (CRT) provides 24/7 support to adults who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric or substance use vulnerabilities, including on-the-spot assessment and referral to behavioral health care. The response team is available by calling (202) 673-6495.
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Outdoor pools will be open Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 from 10 am to 6 pm. Outdoor pool details can be found at . Spray parks will also be open Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 from 10 am to 6 pm. Spray park details can be found at . Outdoor parks, playgrounds, athletic courts, and fields will be open. All previously permitted events on these outdoor spaces will take place as scheduled.??
Modified Service Adjustments
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will not collect household trash, recycling and food waste collection on Monday, May 26. Trash, recycling, and food waste collections will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday. For example, households that normally receive trash, recycling and food waste collections on Monday, May 26 will be serviced on Tuesday, May 27.
The Benning Road Transfer Station is closed for renovations until further notice.
The Fort Totten Transfer Station will be closed to the public on Monday, May 26. All services will resume on Tuesday, May 27 for bulk trash and recycling.
Construction:
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will suspend construction and work zones for non-emergency work in roadways, alleys, and sidewalks within the District’s right of way. This includes manhole access and construction-related deliveries. Approved construction activities may resume Tuesday, May 27 during permitted work hours.
Lane Restrictions:
DDOT will suspend reversible lane operations citywide on Monday, May 26 on the following:
- Canal Road between Chain Bridge and Foxhall Road NW
- Rock Creek Parkway (controlled by the National Park Service)
- 16th Street NW between Irving Street and Arkansas Avenue NW
The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) will not allow construction on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day without an issued after-hours permit. Construction activity that proceeds on the holiday without this required permit will result in a Stop Work Order. Illegal construction reports can be made using the?Illegal Construction Inspection Request Form?or afterhours by calling 311. To learn more about the authorized construction hours and how to apply for an after hours permit, please view the following link: After Hours Permit. DOB offers many online services, tools, and resources, enabling customers to conduct business 24 hours per day, seven days per week.?????
Parking Enforcement:
All parking enforcement will be suspended on Monday, May 26, except for Streetcar ticketing and towing. Parking enforcement will resume on Tuesday, May 27.
DC Streetcar will operate on regular hours on Monday, May 26. Riders can visit for the latest updates on routes and schedules.
What's Closed on Monday, May 26
DC Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed on Monday, May 26 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.??
DC Public Library (DCPL) locations will be closed on Monday, May 26. For more information on available Library programs, visit or download the Library’s app.
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)?recreation centers, community centers, indoor aquatic centers, and offices?will be closed on Monday, May 26. DPR facilities will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27.???
The Department of Human Services Economic Security Administration Service Centers will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake office for all families in the District of Columbia seeking assistance with their housing needs, will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The DC Health & Wellness Center (77 P Street NE) will be closed on Monday, May 26.
DC Health’s Vital Records Division will be closed on Monday, May 26.
DC Health’s Licensing and Renewal Division will be closed Monday, May 26 with the exception of the online license applications system which will be available at .
All Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations will be closed on in observance of Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24 and Monday, May 26. All locations will reopen Tuesday, May 27. Many of DC DMV's services will remain available or via the agency's .
The Department of Employment Services Navigation Call Center and all-American Job Centers will be closed on Monday, May 26. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at .
The Sasha Bruce Youth Drop-In Centers for District residents experiencing homelessness will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The Latin American Youth Center Youth Drop-In Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 3045 15th Street NW, will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The Adams Place Day Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 2210 Adams Place NE, will be closed on Monday, May 26.
The 801 E Day Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, will be closed on Monday, May 26.
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