The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
- County offices—Closed Jan. 1.
- MC 311—Closes early on Dec. 31, with hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Jan.1.
- State offices and courts—Closed Jan. 1.
- State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed Jan. 1.
- Libraries—Branches will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Closed on Jan. 1.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores open regular hours on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Department of Permitting Services—Closed Jan. 1.
- Ride On—On Dec. 31, will operate on a Weekday service schedule. On Jan. 1, will operate a Sunday schedule.
- Ride On Flex and Ride On extRa—On Dec. 31, will operate a Weekday schedule. On Jan. 1, Ride On Flex and Ride On extRa will not be in service.
- Flash—On Dec. 31, the Blue and Orange route will operate a Weekday schedule. On Jan. 1, the Orange route will operate a Weekend/Holiday schedule. On Jan. 1, the Blue route will not be in service.
- MARC Train—On Dec. 30 and 31, trains will operate on the “R” schedule on all three lines. There will be no service on Jan. 1. More information at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
- TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- TRiPS mobile commuter store—Closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
- Metrobus—Will operate on a regular schedule on Dec. 31. On Jan. 1, will operate on a Sunday service schedule. More details at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/.
- Metrorail—On Tuesday, Dec. 31, will operate on a regular weekday schedule, with service starting at 5 a.m. and ending at 2 a.m. On Jan. 1, will operate on a reduced Sunday schedule from 7 a.m.-midnight. For more details, visit https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/index.cfm.
- Public Parking Garages, Lots, Curbside Meters—Posted rates and restrictions in effect Dec. 31. Free parking on Jan. 1.
- County-provided trash and recycling collections—No collections on Jan. 1. Collections for the remainder of the week will slide one day, with final collections on Jan. 4.
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center—Closes early at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Aquatic Centers—Will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31. Closed Jan. 1.
- Community Recreation and Senior Centers—Closed Jan. 1. For additional information on adjusted holiday hours, visit Recreation’s website.
- For Montgomery Parks information, visit MontgomeryParks.org.