Metro service information for Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19

In recognition of Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on Saturday service levels. Metrobus will run Saturday Supplemental service, to provide additional buses beyond the typical weekend schedule but less than a normal weekday. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, pre-scheduled subscription trips will be canceled.

Regular weekday fares will be in effect all day and parking will be free at all Metro owned parking garages and lots on the holiday.

Customers are reminded of major construction on the Red Line. Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring, and Takoma stations are closed with free shuttle buses replacing trains. Limited-Stop and Local shuttle buses will be available; however, Express shuttle bus service will not operate between Silver Spring and downtown DC on the holiday. View the 2024 Major Construction page for additional information and travel alternatives.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Metrorail

Hours: 5 a.m. – midnight

Fares: Normal weekday fares will be in effect, with $2 late-night fares after 9:30 p.m.

Parking: Free at all Metro-owned garages and lots.

Customers are advised of late-night track work on the Orange, Blue & Silver lines between Federal Center SW and Eastern Market. View the weekday service page for additional information.

Metrobus

Hours: Schedules vary by route, check timetables for route specific schedules.

Service: Metrobus will operate on a Saturday Supplemental Schedule providing reduced weekday service, but more than a typical weekend. Not all routes will operate and some routes that previously operated under Saturday Supplement service may have changed due to recent service adjustments. Check timetables for schedules or go to the Saturday Supplemental Schedule to view which routes are running.

Fares: Normal fares.

MetroAccess

MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, pre-scheduled subscription trips will be canceled. Separate reservations can be made online or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535). Regular fares will be in effect until 5 p.m. All trips after 5 p.m. will be fare-free.

Customer Service

Metro’s customer service team is available to assist with your questions or travel needs from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call us at Metro customer information at (202) 637-7000 [TTY 202-638-3780], chat or message us on Facebook Messenger, or contact us on X @metrorailinfo @metrobusinfo @wmata.

Real-time bus and train arrivals are available on MetroPulse. Customers are also encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts text or email messages for the latest service information. Customize the information you want by rail line, station, route, and time of day.