What's open + closed for 4th of July in the Rocket City

fireworks — Enjoy the 4th of July! (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

Friday is the 4th of July, so hopefully you have some plans to celebrate Independence Day (if not, here are some suggestions). Also, make sure you know what’s open and what’s closed around town for the holiday.

Independence Day is a federal holiday, so many services will be unavailable that day. Here’s a little guide:

What’s closed for the 4th of July

City Hall is closed for 4th of July. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

Independence Day typically means most government offices will be closed and services will be unavailable. Here’s a rundown:

Madison County offices (including the Madison County Courthouse)
City of Huntsville offices
City of Madison offices
State of Alabama offices
Financial institutions
U.S. Postal Service
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Alabama A&M University
Oakwood University
Costco

What’s open + when

Most grocery stores and restaurants will be open on the 4th of July, although some of them may operate under special holiday hours. Here’s a look at the major retail outlets open on Friday:

Academy Sports + Outdoors: Open regular hours
Aldi: Closes at 4PM
Best Buy: Open regular hours
Big Lots: Open regular hours
BJ’s Wholesale: Open regular hours
Cabela’s: Open 9AM-7PM
CVS: Most stores will be open regular hours. Pharmacy hours may vary by location.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: Closes at 7PM
Dillard’s: Open 11AM to 6PM
Home Depot: Open regular hours
Huntsville Botanical Garden: Open regular hours
Kohl’s: Open regular hours
Kroger: Open regular hours
Dollar General: Open regular hours
Lowe’s: Closes at 8PM
Office Depot and OfficeMax: Closed at 6PM
Publix: Open regular hours
Sam’s Club: Open 8AM to 6PM for Plus members; 10AM to 6PM for Club members
Starbucks: Open regular hours
Target: Open regular hours
Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 5PM
U.S. Space & Rocket Center: Open regular hours
Walmart: Open regular hours
Whole Foods: Open regular hours