NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Dec. 19, 2025
No Transit Service Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Service Ends Early Christmas Eve
OLYMPIA, Wash – Intercity Transit will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, and New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Local bus, commuter routes, Dial-A-Lift, and Village Vans will not operate. Customer Service located in the Olympia Transit Center and the administrative office will also be closed.
The Dial-A-Lift reservation line will be closed, but customers can leave cancellation messages on Dial-A-Lift’s voicemail at 360-705-5827. Ride requests can be made via email to daldispatch@intercitytransit.com or by calling Dial-A-Lift at 360-705-5827 and leaving a voicemail.
Service Ends Early Christmas Eve
All local and Express bus service will end by 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. The last Dial-A-Lift pick up will be at 7:30 p.m. Customer Service will close at 5 p.m.
Visit intercitytransit.com/christmas-eve or contact Customer Service at 360-786-1881 for last departure times by route. You can also sign up to receive information by text message or email at intercitytransit.com/subscribe.
Village Vans Closures
In addition to being closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days, Village Vans will be closed on Friday, Dec. 26 , 2026 and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Holiday Service Summary
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Local, Commuter and Dial-A-Lift Service |
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Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, Dec. 24 |
Bus service ends on all routes by 8 p.m. The last Dial-A-Lift pick up will be at 7:30 p.m. |
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Christmas Day |
Thursday, Dec. 25 |
No service |
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New Year’s Eve |
Wednesday, Dec. 31 |
Regular service |
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New Year’s Day |
Thursday, Jan. 1 |
No service |
Buses will operate on regular schedules on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, and on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
For transit information or other area transportation options, call Customer Service at 360-786-1881.