Seasonal & Holidays

What's Open, Closed For Fourth Of July In Montgomery County

This year, Independence Day falls on a Thursday. Check out what's open and closed in Montgomery County.

KENSINGTON, MD — As families across Montgomery County celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and cookouts, many government buildings and services will be closed. With Independence Day falling on a Thursday this year, some places will also be closed Friday.

Here's how it shakes out for Montgomery County residents:

  • County Offices - Closed.
  • Libraries - Closed.
  • Department of Liquor Control retail stores - All stores open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Recreation - Aquatics programs and facilities open. The Germantown Indoor Swim Center closes at 3 p.m. All other pools close at 6 p.m. All recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed.
  • Montgomery Parks - Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org.
  • Ride On - Operates on a Saturday schedule.
  • Metrorail and Metrobus - Information available at www.wmata.com.
  • TRiPS Commuter Store (Silver Spring) - Open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store - Closed.
  • County-Provided Refuse/Recycling Pickup - No County-provided collection services will occur on this day. After the holiday, all County-provided recycling and trash collections will slide and be one day later than normal with the last pickup on Saturday.
  • Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station - Facility closed.
  • Parking at garages, lots, curbside meters - Free.
  • State offices and courts - Closed.

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