Holiday Schedules

Some METRO services operate on adjusted schedules during federal holidays. Please check back for specific schedule adjustments for the next upcoming holiday. On this page, you'll find:

  • A list of METRO observed holidays for 2026
  • Rider tools, including our trip planner


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METRO local bus traveling in downtown Houston with a readerboard that says Happy Holidays.

2026 Observed Holidays

Refer to the table below to learn when services will be affected.

HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King DayMonday, Jan. 19
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence DaySaturday, July 4
Labor DayMonday, Sept. 7
Thanksgiving DayThursday, Nov. 26
Day After ThanksgivingFriday, Nov. 27
Christmas DayFriday, Dec. 25

Rider Tools

Below are some tools to make your METRO riding experience easier and more convenient so you can drive less and do more.

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System Map

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Questions and Answers

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Ride More, Save More

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RideMETRO App

Your all-in-one tool to plan your trip, track your ride, and pay your fare on METRO Local bus, Park & Ride bus and METRORail.

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