Thursday is Independence Day and several offices and businesses will be closed in honor of the holiday.
Weather permitting, the Fourth of July is celebrated with barbecues, fireworks, and festivities.
Don’t expect your trash to be collected or your mail to be delivered.
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Below is a look at what’s open and closed on July 4 in the Indianapolis area:
When is Independence Day 2024 in the US?
Independence Day is Thursday, July 4, 2024.
What is the 4th of July and why is it celebrated in the US?
In the United States, Independence Day is the annual celebration of national existence, according to brittanica.com. The day marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Celebrations are held annually on July 4 across the country.
Are government offices open on July 4?
All federal offices are closed, including the Legislature and the Courthouse. State offices are also closed, including the courts and the Legislature. Marion County Courthouses are closed on July 4. Most county and city offices are also closed, so call ahead before you go.
Will the Indiana BMV be open on July 4th?
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is closed on July 4.
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Is the USPS Post Office open on July 4th? Will mail be delivered on July 4th?
The United States Postal Service will be closed on July 4 and no mail will be delivered.
Will FedEx be open again on July 4th?
FedEx is offering custom service at FedEx Office while FedEx Custom Critical remains open. All other delivery options will be closed on July 4th.
Is UPS open on July 4th?
UPS will have a limited number of UPS Store locations open (subject to change). All other delivery options will close on July 4th.
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Are banks open on July 4th? Are stock markets closed on July 4th?
Most banks are closed, as are stock markets. Every market will close early at 1:00 p.m. — or 1:15 p.m. for eligible options — on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
What else is closed on July 4th?
Most library branches are closed during the holidays.
Can I still ride IndyGo on July 4th?
Absolutely. Here’s a look at IndyGo’s holiday hours:
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Fixed routes: Sunday program
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IndyGo Access: Sunday program
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Care center for mobility solutions: 07.00 – 16.00 hrs
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Care center counter: 09.00 to 12.00
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Will my waste be collected on July 4?
There will be no trash pickup for residents of Indianapolis, Lawrence and Greenwood, Republic customers and Waste Management customers on July 4th. The trash pickup will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. Priority customers in Zionsville will have no trash pickup on July 4th and will also be delayed one day.
Are museums and zoos open on July 4?
Most are open. Check with the museum or zoo before you go.
Which restaurants are open on July 4th?
Visit indystar.com, where reporter Marina Johnson explains which national chains are serving customers this Fourth of July.
Fireworks on July 4th near me
Fireworks displays are perhaps the biggest source of entertainment as everyone closes down for the holiday. Visit indystar.com to find out where to watch fireworks in central Indiana.
Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
This article originally appeared on the Journal Star: July 4, 2024: What’s Closed on July 4 for Independence Day?
