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Washington, D.C. travel guide

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Washington, D.C. travel guide

Best time to visit April·May·OctoberOctober 22°/10°

Flights to Washington, D.C.

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When to visit Washington, D.C.: month by month

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Washington, D.C. travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
USD ($)
Plug
A / B
Voltage
120V/60Hz
Driving
right
Emergency
911
Tipping
expected
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

  • DCARonald Reagan Washington National AirportAirport transfers →
  • IADWashington Dulles International AirportAirport transfers →
  • BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport43.6 km
  • HGRHagerstown Regional Airport107.1 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • January19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • February12Lincoln's Birthday
  • February16Presidents Day
  • April3Good Friday
  • May8Truman Day
  • May25Memorial Day
  • June19Juneteenth National Independence Day
  • July3Independence Day
  • September7Labour Day
  • October12Columbus Day
  • October12Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • November11Veterans DayNext up
  • November26Thanksgiving Day
  • December25Christmas Day

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