Modified District Government Services for 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 12, District Government will observe the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
What's open on Monday, October 12
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 Monday, October 12 (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.
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, October 12 from 9 am to 5 pm Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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, October 12.
The Latin American Youth Center Youth Drop-In Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 3045 15th Street NW, will be open on Monday, October 12 from 9 am to 7 pm.
The SAMU First Response Youth Drop-In Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 650 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, will be open on Monday, October 12 from 9 am to 7 pm.
The Sasha Bruce Youth Drop-In Center for District residents experiencing homelessness, located at 741 8th Street SE, will be open on Monday, October 12 from 9 am to 5 pm.
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, October 12:
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.
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) outdoor parks, playgrounds, athletic courts, and fields will be open. The Fort Dupont Ice Arena will be open from 10 am to 5 pm with free tickets and skate rentals for DC residents. Tickets are required. Secure your ticket.
DC Public Library (DCPL): The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will be open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Mt. Pleasant, Tenley-Friendship, Petworth, Woodridge, Southwest, Benning/Dorothy I. Height, and Anacostia libraries will be open from 9 am to 5 pm. The Library will be available online at dclibrary.org. For more information on available Library programs, visit dclibrary.org or download the Library’s app.