Metro service information for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27
On Thanksgiving, Metrorail will operate from 6 a.m. to midnight on a special reduced holiday service schedule at all stations. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule. All MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled, but customers may still make a separate reservation to travel on the holiday.
Metro offers convenient and cost-effective access to airports and rail connections with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the Blue and Yellow lines, Washington Dulles International Airport on the Silver Line, and connections to Amtrak via the Red Line at Union Station and Rockville, the Orange Line at New Carrollton, and the Blue and Yellow Line at King St-Old Town.
Service information for Thursday, Nov. 27:
Metrorail
- Red Line: Trains every 10 minutes
- Blue Line: Trains every 15 minutes
- Silver Line: Trains every 15 minutes between Ashburn – Stadium Armory, and every 30 minutes east of Stadium Armory on both branches
- Orange Line: Trains every 15 minutes
- Yellow Line: Trains every 8 minutes
- Green Line: Trains every 8 minutes
When planning travel, customers are encouraged to check wmata.com/stations for first and last train information. Visit wmata.com/weekend for service information all weekend long.
Parking will be free at all Metro-owned parking lots and garages on Thanksgiving.
Metrobus
- Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.
- Service varies by route; check timetables for details.
MetroAccess
- All subscription trips will be canceled.
- Make a separate reservation online or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535).
Fares
Normal weekday fares will be in effect on Thanksgiving. Plan your travel with the trip planner at wmata.com.
Trip Planning
Plan your weekend trip in advance to avoid delays. Customers can:
- Use MetroPulse or com for real-time service information.
- Sign up for MetroAlerts to receive service updates.
- Follow @wmata, @metrorailinfo,and @metrobusinfo on X or @wmata.com, @metrorailinfo.bsky.social, and @metrobusinfo on Bluesky for the latest updates.
- Call 202-GO-METRO (202-466-3876, TTY 202-962-2033): Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Automated information is available 24/7.
View our planned track work at wmata.com/trackwork.
About Metro
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider, serving a population of approximately four million people across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia within a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction. With a network of six rail lines, 98 stations, 125 bus routes, and a door-to-door paratransit service, Metro is the second busiest transit system in the United States with a $5 billion operating and capital budget. Since 2022, Metro has completed multiple transit-oriented development projects that have brought $15 million in tax revenue to the region from housing, office, and retail space in our community. Safety and security are Metro’s core values. Over 30,000 cameras monitor the system, and Metro is currently at an 8-year crime low with fare evasion down 82%. In 2025, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) named Metro the Transit Agency of the Year in recognition of industry-leading ridership growth, record high customer satisfaction, a newly redesigned bus network, expanded rail service, and improved customer experience.