D.C. bars can serve until 4am this Memorial Day weekend

Bars and clubs in D.C. can serve alcohol until 4am starting Friday through Memorial Day .

Why it matters: Every hour of the holiday weekend counts.

How it works: Alcohol-licensed establishments apply for permits to stay open extra-late through the city's Extended Holiday Hours program, which runs in conjunction with local and federal holidays.

• In addition to Memorial Day, night owl weekends include Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and beyond. Alcohol service runs to 4am, but businesses can stay open 24 hours.

Zoom in: Over 250 places are permitted for this weekend, including drink spots like Service Bar , Dacha and Madams Organ , dance clubs ( Echostage , Decades ) and restaurants (hello, 2am Le Dip burgers).

Thought bubble: In my experience, not all the bars and restaurants serve or stay open as late as possible. It's like staying out until 4am—just because you can doesn't mean you should.