For those whose Fourth of July plans might involve an emergency trip to the grocery store – read up!
Many grocery stores and other businesses stay open on the Fourth of July, so you’ll be able to do last-minute errands Friday. Independence Day is a federal holiday, though, so other services and offices will close.
Before heading out to see parades and fireworks, here’s a look at what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July.
What stores are open on the Fourth of July?
What restaurants are open on July 4?
Many restaurant chains are open on the Fourth of July. Check restaurants’ store locators online for operating hours before visiting, as they may vary by location.
These chains are typically open on the fourth:
Local government offices will close
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday, so local city and county government offices will close Friday, July 4, including Hamilton, Campbell, Kenton, Boone, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties.
Will trash be collected on July 4?
As residents are assigned trash collection days from Monday to Thursday, collection services should not be affected by July 4 as it falls on a Friday. Refer to the city website for more information. Rumpke trash collection will not be impacted.
Does UPS, Amazon deliver on July 4?
The United States Postal Service, UPS and most FedEx services will close Friday. Amazon also observes the Fourth of July as a holiday.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What stores and restaurants are open for Fourth of July? What closes for the holiday?
Reporting by Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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