Is Costco open on the Fourth of July? Publix? Here's what's open and closed in South Florida
MIAMI - Independence Day is observed by the federal, state, and local governments so many people will have the day off.
Before you go and buy the fireworks and prepare for the fun, here is a list of what will be closed on July 4th in Miami-Dade and Broward County.
- Federal offices: Closed.
- County offices: Closed.
- County courts: Closed.
- Public schools: Closed.
- Garbage collection: Broward - regular schedule in most cities. Miami-Dade - no collection. Miami - regular schedule.
- Public libraries: Closed.
- Stock markets: Closed.
- Banks: Most are closed (check with your branch).
- Post offices: Closed.
- FedEx: Most services closed, FedEx Custom Critical will be open for crucial shipments.
- UPS: No pickup or deliveries, UPS Express Critical service is available.
- Broward and Miami-Dade Transit: Sunday schedule.
- Metrorail and Metromover: Weekend schedule.
- Tri-Rail: Weekend schedule.
- Most regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open.
And for last-minute grocery shoppers looking to throw down on the grill or kitchen, here's what's happening with grocery stores.
- Aldi: Open regular hours.
- Publix: Stores open, pharmacies are closed.
- Sedano's: Open regular hours.
- The Fresh Market: Open regular hours.
- Trader Joe's: Open until 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Open until 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie and Fresco Y Mas: Open regular hours.
As for the big box stores.
- Costco: Closed
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Open regular hours.
- Sam's Club: Open until 6 p.m.
- Target: Open regular hours.
- Walmart: Open regular hours.
- Malls: Open, some will close early.
