Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day
Friday, February 13, 2026
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 16, District Government will observe the Presidents Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
What's Open on Monday, February 16
Access to Emergency Shelter
All 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 Monday, February 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 L. 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
From November through March, the District increases its shelter capacity by mobilizing hypothermia shelters. The following hypothermia shelters will be open around the clock from Sunday, February 15 at 7 pm until Tuesday, February 17 at 7 am.
Women
Eve’s Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
Harbor Light – 2100 New York Avenue NE
Men
801 East Day Center – 2722 Martin L. King Jr Avenue SE
Blair Hypothermia – 635 I Street NE
Emery Hypothermia – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
Federal City 1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
Naylor Road – 2601 Naylor Road SE
Salvation Army – 3335 Sherman Ave NW
Please note: Adjustments to hours and facilities may occur if circumstances dictate (e.g., utility issues, weather-related access, etc.) 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.
The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center), located at 1313 New York Avenue NW, provides walk-in services to individuals experiencing homelessness with no appointment required. The Center will be open on Monday, February 16 from 9 am to 5 pm. Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center.
Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center for residents experiencing homelessness, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, offers a safe place for youth 24 hours a day and will be open on Monday, February 16.
Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Anyone feeling anxious or depressed or facing mental health or substance use disorders can call/text 988 anytime to talk with a trained, caring crisis counselor for free, confidential support. If you are concerned about a family member or friend, you can call and talk about ways to support them.
The following services also are open on Monday, February 16:
The 24/7 DC Stabilization Center, located at 35 K Street NE, supports adults experiencing a substance use disorder crisis at no cost. Walk in anytime.
The 24/7 emergency psychiatric clinic (called CPEP), located at 1905 E Street SE, provides 24/7 emergency psychiatric care for adults at no cost. Walk in anytime.
The 24/7 Community Response Team (CRT) will travel to the home or a community location to support adults and youth experiencing a psychiatric or alcohol/drug crisis with an on-the-spot assessment and counseling. Call 202-673-6495.