For immediate release: August 27, 2025

Metro service information for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1

 On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, Metrorail will open at 6 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on regular Sunday schedules at all stations. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.

Enjoy a stress-free Labor Day by hopping on Metro. If you’re heading out of town– skip past the traffic and leave the parking behind by taking Metro to Dulles International or Reagan National airports. 

Summer construction on the southern end of the Green Line will conclude this holiday weekend. Naylor Road, Suitland, and Branch Av stations will remain closed Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, with free shuttle buses replacing trains. All three stations will reopen for service on Monday, Sept. 1.

Service information for Monday, September 1:

Metrorail  

  • Red Line: Trains every 6 minutes, then every 10 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Blue Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Silver Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Orange Line: Trains every 12 minutes, then every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m.
  • Yellow Line: Trains every 8 minutes all day.
  • Green Line: Trains every 8 minutes all day.

Plan your travel with the trip planner at wmata.com. Customers are encouraged tocheck for first and last train information when planning travel. Visit wmata.com/weekend for service information all weekend long. wmata.com/stations for first and last train information when planning travel. Visit wmata.com/weekend for service information all weekend long. 

Parking will be free at all Metro-owned parking lots and garages during the weekend and on the Labor Day holiday.

Metrobus

Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.  

Service varies by route, check timetables for details.  

MetroAccess  

  • All subscription trips will be canceled Monday. 
  • Customers wishing to travel on the holiday should make a separate reservation online or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535).

Fares

Normal weekday fares will be in effect on Labor Day.

Customer Service

Metro’s customer service team can assist customers with questions, trip planning, and more via chat, email, phone or our social media channels. Visit the contact page for details.

Follow @wmata, @metrorailinfo, and @metrobusinfo on X or @wmata.com, @metrorailinfo.bsky.social, and @metrobusinfo on Bluesky for the latest service information.

Customers can call 202-GO-METRO (TTY 202-962-2033). Automated information available 24/7.

For service alerts via text or email, sign up for MetroAlerts , download the MetroPulse app, or visit wmata.com/metropulse for real-time service information.