Christmas holiday closures and service impacts

King County government offices will be closed to observe Christmas. Christmas Day is on December 25.

If December 25 falls on a Saturday, Christmas will be observed the Friday before. 

If December 25 falls on a Sunday, Christmas will be observed the Monday after. All offices will be back on a normal schedule the following day.

In 2025, Christmas will be observed Thursday, December 25.

Transit

• Check Metro bus and transit holiday service information to see if service is different on Christmas. 
• Check Water Taxi schedules to see if there is service on Christmas:
  • Vashon Island to Seattle
  • West Seattle to Seattle
• Metro offices will be closed. This includes customer service, lost and found, and pass sales. 

Courts

District Court, Superior Court, and the Superior Court Clerk’s office  will be closed.

Other services

• Solid waste facilities and transfer stations will be closed.
• Contact your garbage collection service provider for information on collections.