For Immediate Release: Monday, December 15, 2025
Below are regional transportation-related schedule changes for the winter holidays.
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24
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- County/MCDOT offices – Open.
- Ride On, extRa 101, extRa Lime, extRa Pink, and Flex – Will operate on a Weekday schedule (until 10 p.m.). View bus schedules here.
- Ride On Flash – The Blue Route (typically, weekday rush hour service) will operate on a normal weekday schedule. The Orange Route will operate on a Weekday schedule until 10 p.m.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Will be open 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Will be open. View schedule here.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters – Follow regular posted rates and restrictions.
- Metrorail – Will operate on a regular Weekday schedule from 5 a.m. to midnight. View timetables here.
- Metrobus – Will operate on a regular Weekday schedule. View timetables here.
- MARC Train – Will operate on a R schedule on all three lines. Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25
- County/MCDOT offices – Closed.
- Ride On, extRa Lime and extRa Pink routes – Will operate on a Sunday schedule. View bus schedules here.
- Ride On extRa 101 and Flex – Will not be in service.
- Ride On Flash – The Orange Route will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. The Blue Route (typically, weekday rush hour service) will not be in service.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Will be closed.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Will be closed.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters – Parking will be free.
- Metrorail – Will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule from 6 a.m. to midnight. View timetables here.
- Metrobus – Will operate on a Sunday schedule. View timetables here.
- MARC Train – Will not be in service. Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31
- County/MCDOT offices – Open.
- Ride On, extRa 101, extRa Lime, extRa Pink, and Flex – Will operate on a regular Weekday schedule. View bus schedules here.
- Ride On Flash – Both Blue (weekday rush hour service) and Orange routes will operate on a weekday schedule.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Will be open regular hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Will be open. View schedule here.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters – Follow regular posted rates and restrictions.
- Metrorail – Will operate on a weekday schedule from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. View timetables here.
- Metrobus – Will operate on a regular weekday schedule. View timetables here
- MARC Train – Will operate on a R schedule on all three lines. Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1
- County/MCDOT offices – Closed.
- Ride On, extRa Lime, extRa Pink – Will operate on a Sunday schedule. View bus schedules here.
- Ride On Flash – The Orange Route will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. The Blue Route (typically, weekday rush hour service) will not be in service.
- Ride On extRa 101 and Flex – Will not be in service.
- TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Will be closed.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Will be closed.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters – Parking will be free.
- Metrorail – Will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule from 6 a.m. to midnight. View timetables here.
- Metrobus – Will operate on a Sunday schedule. View timetables here
- MARC Train – Will not be in service. Learn more at mta.maryland.gov/marc-holiday-service.
View additional holiday schedules on the Montgomery County website.
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Release ID: 25-186
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282
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