Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day
Monday, Nov 9, 2026
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, November 11, District Government will observe the Veterans Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
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 Wednesday, November 11 (except where noted).
Women
Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW
St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 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
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.