On Monday, December 9, National Academies facilities in Washington DC are OPEN. Due to overnight sleet and icy road conditions, employees may delay their arrival at work by TWO HOURS. Employees also have the option to take unscheduled personal leave or – with their supervisor’s approval – perform unscheduled telework.

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: Facilities are closed on the following official 2013 holidays:

New Year's Day - Tuesday, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 21
Presidents' Day - Monday, Feb. 18
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27
Independence Day - Thursday, July 4
Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, Nov. 28
Day After Thanksgiving - Friday, Nov. 29
Christmas Day - Wednesday, Dec. 25