Quick answer: Many urgent care centers stay open on holidays, sometimes with shorter hours. PACS Urgent Care is normally open 7 days a week: Alexandria 8 AM to 8 PM, and Ruther Glen weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM. Holiday hours can differ, so call (571) 656-8838 or check our website before heading in on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, July 4th or other major holidays. For emergencies, call 911.
Holidays are when many people get sick or hurt: kitchen cuts and burns, food poisoning, sports injuries, fireworks burns and travel illnesses, all while doctors’ offices are closed.
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Common holiday injuries and illnesses
- Thanksgiving: kitchen cuts and burns, food poisoning, back strain
- Winter holidays: flu and RSV, falls on ice, decorating injuries
- July 4th: fireworks burns, sunburn, heat exhaustion
- Memorial Day and Labor Day: grill burns, lake and pool injuries, tick bites
How to check holiday hours
- Call (571) 656-8838
- Check our contact page
- Check our Google Business Profile for posted holiday hours
If we’re closed
- For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest ER
- For non-emergencies, check whether a telemedicine visit is available
- Call your primary care provider’s after-hours line
Frequently asked questions
Is urgent care busier on holidays?
Often, yes. Checking in online can help reduce your wait. See hours and wait times.
Do holiday visits cost more?
PACS self-pay rates don’t change on holidays. See self-pay pricing.
Get care today at PACS Urgent Care
PACS Urgent Care – Alexandria
3481 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 8 PM · Walk-ins welcome
Call (571) 656-8838 · Get directions · New patient guide
This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, call 911.
