Reply Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial summer kickoff, will come with closures for the federal holiday. (Shutterstock) FAIRFAX CITY, VA — As Memorial Day approaches, families will celebrate the unofficial start of summer. That means backyard cookouts, vacations, or simply enjoying the three-day weekend. Some services around Fairfax City are closed or modified for the federal holiday on Monday, May 31. Below are the changes to know. City of Fairfax Offices: Closed on Monday, May 31. Subscribe City of Fairfax Trash and Recycling Collection: Recycling normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, June 1. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday collection will be unchanged.