December 2026 Holiday Transit Service Updates

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Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has announced service adjustments in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Riders are encouraged to review the information below and plan their trips accordingly.

Christmas Holiday Service

On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, most HRT services, including bus, light rail, ferry, Base Express, paratransit, and ridesharing, will operate on a regular schedule. However, Routes 403, 405, 415, 430, 966, 967, and 972 will not operate. Specialized trips (Routes 414, 921, 961, and 964) will run but will not serve the Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard. Administrative facilities, transit center information booths, and the Customer Service Call Center will be closed

On Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, most bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule, with some routes ending earlier than usual. Route 960 will not operate. Light rail, Base Express, paratransit, and ridesharing services will also follow a Sunday schedule. Administrative facilities, transit center information booths, and the Customer Service Call Center will remain closed.

New Year’s Holiday Service

On New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, bus, light rail, Base Express, paratransit, and ridesharing services will operate on a regular schedule. Transit center information booths will follow their normal schedules, and the Customer Service Call Center will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, most bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule, with some routes ending earlier. Light rail, Base Express, paratransit, and ridesharing services will also operate on a Sunday schedule. Administrative facilities, transit center information booths, and the Customer Service Call Center will be closed

Shipyard-Related Route Impacts

Due to the Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard holiday closure, Routes 403, 405, 415, 430, 966, 967, and 972 will not operate from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 4. All affected routes will resume normal service on Monday, Jan. 5.

For route-specific details and the most up-to-date information, riders should visit GoHRT.com before traveling.