Independence Day is almost here, and as you stock up on supplies or run errands, it is good to know what will be open, including the extended four-day weekend granted to state workers in Florida.
In a June 23 news release, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3, in addition to the holiday on Friday.
Across Tampa Bay, government offices, post offices, libraries, courts and schools will be closed on Friday. But state offices such as the Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, drivers license offices and other state services will be closed an extra day on Thursday.
Many stores, including Publix, Target, and Walmart, will be open on July 4, but hours may vary by location.
Costco is closed on July 4, one of its rare store closures.
Aldi stores will be open, but most locations will offer limited hours.
Trader Joe’s will close all stores at 5 p.m. Friday.
The U.S. Postal Service is closed on Friday, and so is FedEx and UPS.
Across the nation, banks will be closed on July 4. The stock market will also observe the holiday, with both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ closed for the day.
