WASHINGTON, D.C. — District Government offices and services will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, with several closures and modified operations across the city.
Emergency services, including low-barrier and hypothermia shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness, will remain operational. Shelters such as the New York Avenue Men’s Shelter and Pat Handy Women’s Shelter will be open 24/7, and the Downtown Day Services Center will provide meals and services for walk-in guests. The DC Stabilization Center and other behavioral health crisis services will also remain accessible.
Trash, recycling, and food waste collection scheduled for Thursday will shift to Friday, with all other collections sliding one day later through Saturday. Recreation centers, public libraries, and most District offices will be closed both days, while outdoor parks and playgrounds will remain open. Parking enforcement will be suspended, except for streetcar-related ticketing and towing.
District public schools and DMV locations will also be closed on both Thursday and Friday, resuming normal operations the following week. The Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of reversible lane operations and most non-emergency construction activities during the holiday.