Are schools open or closed on Election Day 2024 in DC, Maryland, and Virginia?

WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, many school districts across the country will be closed for Election Day - including many in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas.

Closures are typically scheduled to allow school buildings to be used as polling places and to keep students away from traffic congestion issues on the roadways. Here's a look at which schools in our area will be closed on Election Day:

Will schools in Washington, D.C. be open or closed on Election Day 2024?

All Washington, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, according to their website.

D.C. nonpublic schools and other schools not listed should check with school administrators for their specific school schedule.

Will schools in Maryland be open or closed on Election Day 2024?

All Maryland Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for Election Day, according to their website.

These include those in the D.C. area like Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Saint Mary’s County, and Howard County.

Maryland nonpublic schools and other schools not listed should check with school administrators for their specific school schedule.

Will schools in Virginia be open or closed on Election Day 2024?

Many school districts in northern Virginia will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. These include:

Fairfax County Public Schools 

Prince William County Public Schools 

Arlington Public Schools 

Alexandria City Public Schools 

Manassas City Public Schools 

Culpeper County Public Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools

Virginia nonpublic schools and other schools not listed should check with school administrators for their specific schedule.

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