Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 16, District government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
On Sunday, April 19, the District will celebrate DC Emancipation Day with the 21st Annual Emancipation Day Parade, Festival and Concert. For more information, and to RSVP, visit emancipation.dc.gov.
What's Open on Thursday, April 16
Access to Emergency Shelter
Low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Thursday, April 16 (except where noted).
Women
Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW
St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7 pm to 7 am only)
Men
801 East – 2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Adams Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
Emery – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
New York Avenue – 1355 New York Avenue NE
LGBTQ+
Living Life Alternative – 400 50th Street SE
Individuals and families seeking accessible transportation to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night.