What will be open and what will be closed July 4th?
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Everyone enjoys a holiday.
What’s not so fun is trying to figure out what’s closed, what’s open, and what places will be changing their hours.
The Fourth of July is no exception and adding to the confusion is that the holiday this year falls on a Tuesday.
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.
In 1870, Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday.
Here’s what will be closed in Florida around the Fourth of July holiday.
Will mail be delivered on July 3 or July 4?
There will be no mail delivery on July 4.
Mail delivery will continue as normal on July 3, according to the United States Postal Service.
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Will UPS and FedEx deliver on July 4? What about their offices?
UPS locations will be closed July 4 and there will be no delivery, according to its holiday schedule. There will be no FedEx home delivery on July 4. FedEx Office locations will have modified hours, with some FedEx Office locations closed.
Are banks closed on July 4?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule and will be closed July 4. The largest banks in Florida such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, Regions Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Truist will be closed Tuesday, as will credit unions Florida, Suncoast and Space Coast.
Is the stock market open on the Fourth of July?
No. Each market will close early at 1 p.m. (1:15 p.m. for eligible options) on July 3. All markets will be closed July 4.
Are federal government offices open on July 4th?
Independence Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized nationwide. All non-essential federal government offices will be closed July 4.
Are Florida offices closed July 4?
Florida state offices are closed July 4.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that state offices also will be closed July 3.
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Local government and law enforcement offices are closed July 4.
Some local government and law enforcement offices may be closed July 3. Check with your local government office before you go.
Will DMV be open on July 3 and Fourth of July in Florida?
No. DMV offices will be closed July 3 and July 4, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Are courts closed on July 4?
All federal courthouses will be closed July 4. All 20 circuit courts in Florida will be closed July 4.
Will restaurants and Publix be closed on July 4th?
Many chain and local restaurants will likely be open July 3 and July 4 for regular hours, along with grocery and convenience stores. Publix and Winn-Dixie will be open July 4 during regular hours. Publix pharmacies will be closed on the fourth.
Sam’s Club will have reduced hours on July 4, while Costco will be closed.
Major fast food chains such as McDonalds, Wendys, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Taco Bell and KFC should be open their regular hours, but call ahead to be sure.
What retail stores will be closed on July 4?
Almost all national chains — such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Nike — and malls will be open July 4.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: July 4th: What Florida stores and restaurants will be closed, open
