Many offices closed today to celebrate Independence Day

Friday, July 3, is a holiday in many offices throughout the nation to celebrate Independence Day, which falls on a Saturday this year.

The Unified Government and Board of Public Utilities offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, during regular business hours.

Although the BPU’s business offices and customer service lobby are closed today, emergency service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For power emergencies, customers may call 913-573-9522. The water emergency number is 913-573-9622.

All Kansas City, Kan., Public Library locations will be closed July 3, 4 and 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Friday, July 3, is a state holiday in Kansas to observe Independence Day, and state offices are closed.

Friday, July 3, also is a federal holiday for most federal employees in observance of Independence Day. Federal offices are closed Friday.

The U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail on Friday, July 3. Post offices will be closed on Saturday, July 4, and there will be no mail delivery then. Service resumes Monday, July 6.

Many businesses throughout the United States also are closed Friday.