Is school closed on Veterans Day in Fairfax County? No: Fairfax County Public Schools will remain open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and students will attend class as usual, while Fairfax County government offices close for the holiday.
The school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans Day as a student holiday, putting the district on a different schedule from Fairfax County government, which generally follows the federal holiday calendar. That split means classroom routines continue even as county offices, courts and several public services shut down for the day.
Fairfax County offices close Wednesday
Fairfax County government offices will be closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day, and Fairfax County's circuit, general district and juvenile courts will be closed as well. The City of Fairfax General District Court will also be closed. All Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services facilities will be closed for the day, along with School Age Child Care and Beyond the Bell centers.
For residents who rely on county services, the practical change is straightforward: regular county office access will not be available on Nov. 11, and normal operations resume the next day. Fairfax County government will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Transit and parking changes
Metro will run rail service with weekend frequency from 5 a.m. to midnight on Veterans Day, while buses will follow a Saturday schedule. All MetroAccess subscription trips are canceled, and parking at all Metro-owned garages and lots will be free for the day.
Fairfax Connector will operate on a holiday weekday schedule. Most routes will provide Saturday service, but routes 306, 606 and 662 will run regular weekday service. The transit stores and customer service call center will be open during regular hours.
Reston Community Center hours
Some county-linked community facilities will also keep limited hours. Reston Community Center will operate from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Veterans Day, including its facilities at Hunters Woods and Lake Anne, which will be open during those hours.
For families trying to plan the day, the main split is clear: Fairfax County Public Schools stay open while Fairfax County government closes, and the change affects school attendance, court access and several county services on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
