Daniela Berson
WMAL.com

WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Although Christmas Day falls on a Friday, WMATA is considering it part of the weekend.

Today’s Metro bus and train schedules will run as if it were Sunday.

Metro rail stations opened at 7 a.m. today and will close at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Parking is free at Metro stations and all fares are off-peak.

Saturday and Sunday will follow a normal weekend schedule and fares.

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