All National Academies facilities in the Washington, D.C. area are OPEN under a NORMAL schedule.

Staff and visitors also may call 202-337-8566 to hear a recorded message concerning the operational status of the National Academies in the D.C. area, including information on any facility closings or restrictions on operations as a result of inclement weather, a disaster, or any other emergency.

Local television and radio stations may also be a source of information about operational status if Web and telephone access are unavailable.

WEEKENDS: In case of inclement weather, participants in weekend activities should contact the event organizer.

HOLIDAYS: All Washington, D.C. facilities are also closed on the following official 2009 holidays:

New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 19
Inauguration Day - Tuesday, January 20
Presidents’ Day - Monday, February 16
Memorial Day - Monday, May 25
Independence Day - Friday, July 3
Labor Day - Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26
Day after Thanksgiving - Friday, November 27
Christmas - Friday, December 25