County Offices Closed for 4th of July Holiday
  
- Many services are still available online -
  

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County governmental offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Many online services will be available at Broward.org. Additional exceptions include:


  • The 311 Call Center will be closed. The Homeless Helpline will also be closed but will have after-hours support available from 10 AM to 2 PM. Call 954-563-4357.

  • All branches of the Broward County Library will be closed. Access to online library resources is available 24/7 to search the catalog, place holds and renew materials. Additionally, customers can stream/download books, music, movies, and magazines and enjoy free mobile apps.

  • All Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, specialty parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open on Friday, July 3 with the exception of the Parks Administrative Offices and the After-School Program offered at neighborhood parks. All Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, specialty parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open on Saturday, July 4 with the exception of the Marine Environmental Education Center and the Markham Park Target Range, which will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM. The regional park holiday gate fee has been waived on Saturday, July 4 by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners in recognition of July is Park and Recreation Month. Holiday shelter and rental hall fees will be in effect.

  • Broward County Transit will operate a regular weekday service schedule on Friday, July 3. Staff will be available at Broward County Transit's Main Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Lauderhill Transit Center from 6 AM to 8 PM, and at the Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach from 11 AM to 7 PM. On Saturday, July 4, Broward County Transit will operate a Sunday holiday service schedule. Staff will be available at Broward County Transit's Main Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Lauderhill Transit Center from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. The Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach will be closed. Customer service representatives are also available 24/7 to assist with bus services and paratransit TOPS at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302). For more information, visit the official Broward County Transit website.

  • Broward's Port Everglades administrative offices will be closed; however, the building will remain open during normal business hours for tenants. Port Operations' marine services will be provided at standard levels without interruption on a 24/7 basis.

  • The Aviation Department administrative offices at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport related questions at 954-359-6100. All terminals and airport facilities will operate normally. For additional Airport information visit FLL.net, or follow us on X or Facebook.

  • The North Perry Airport administrative office will be closed. Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport related questions at 954-336-2973. The Airport will operate normally. For additional information on North Perry Airport, visit here.

  • Broward County Animal Care will be closed. For emergencies only involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals and situations requesting police assistance, call 911. For non-emergency situations, residents can call Animal Care beginning Saturday, at 8 AM at 954-359-1313. Residents who have found a litter of kittens can find helpful information here. For lost and found cats or dogs, call 954-359-1313, ext. 9273. Visit the website to search pet license information and adoption online.

  • The Office of the Medical Examiner and Trauma Services' administrative offices will be closed, but all family and professional services are available 24/7. Call 954-357-5200 for information and assistance or visit our website. 

  • The Broward Addiction Recovery Center recommends scheduling appointments for assessments. Walk-ins will be seen should time permit (you must arrive before 6 PM). Triage for medical detoxification is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Admissions and Triage will be open during the holiday. To schedule an appointment, call 954-357-4851 or 954-357-4880 for general information. Residential services will continue with no visitation. Administration and Outpatient offices will be closed.

  • The Nancy J. Cotterman Center will operate and accept referrals for the Crisis Unit and the Child Protection Team on a 24-hour emergency basis. Call 954-357-5778 for emergency intakes. For all other non-intake emergencies, call the 24-hour Helpline at 954-761-7273 (954-761-RAPE) or TTY 954-765-4195. The administrative offices will be closed for the day.

  • Garbage, bulk and recycling for Broward Municipal Services District will be collected as regularly scheduled. Residents of all other cities should contact their city or hauler directly.

  • The Broward County Landfill, located at 7101 S.W. 205 Ave., will be closed. It will reopen on Saturday, July 4, from 8 AM to 4 PM.

June 24, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Gregory Meyer, Assistant Director
Office of Public Communications
954-357-8541
GMeyer@broward.org