New Year's Day
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About
New Year's Day is the federal holiday on Friday 1 January. Federal offices close, while most Smithsonian museums follow their normal open-every-day-except-December-25 policy.
Highlights
- Federal holiday on Friday 1 January
- Most Smithsonian museums remain open under their published annual-hours policy
Practical tips
- Check individual museum pass requirements and hours
- Confirm the holiday transit schedule before travelling
Sources
Other upcoming events
Labor Day
Labor Day is the federal holiday on Monday 7 September. Federal offices close, while attraction, business and transit hours vary; it also closes the long weekend immediately after DC JazzFest.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is the federal holiday on Wednesday 11 November. Washington's military memorials and Arlington National Cemetery are natural places to reflect, but ceremony schedules should be confirmed separately.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 26 November. Federal offices close and many restaurants operate limited hours, but most Smithsonian museums in Washington remain open; Smithsonian lists December 25 as their normal annual closure.