What's open, closed on July 4th in Miami-Dade & Broward County
MIAMI - Independence Day falls on a Tuesday this year and the holiday is observed by the federal, state, and local governments.
So 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- regular schedule. Miami-Dade - no collection on July 4th.
- Post offices: Closed
- Public libraries: Closed.
- Stock markets: Closed.
- Post offices: Closed (only Express Mail will be delivered).
- County transit: Sunday/holiday schedule.
- Tri-Rail: Weekend schedule.
- Public libraries: Closed.
- Banks: Most are closed (check with your branch).
- Most regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers and natural areas will be open.
- Broward and Miami-Dade Transit will operate on a Sunday bus schedule.
- Malls: Open.
And for last-minute grocery shoppers looking to throw down on the grill or kitchen, here are some grocery stores open July 4.
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Open regualr hours.
- Publix: Open regular hours.
- Sam's Club: All locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members get extended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target: Open regular hours.
- Trader Joes: All locations will be open.
- Walmart: Most locations open regular hours, but check local store.
- Whole Foods: Most locations open, but store hours will vary by location.
