Fredericksburg City Offices Close Friday; Here's What's Open And Closed For July 4 Weekend

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — City government offices will be closed Friday, but trash collection stays on schedule.

Fredericksburg city government offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, while several city services will operate on modified schedules heading into the holiday weekend.

Residents who receive curbside trash and recycling service should place all items at the curb by 7 a.m. Friday. Collection will continue on its regular schedule despite the holiday. City officials said items not at the curb when collection crews pass by will not be picked up and must be held until the next scheduled collection day.

Holiday Service Changes

The Belman Road Recycling Center and the Stafford Landfill will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3, but both facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) will not operate on Friday, July 3, or during the Independence Day weekend.

The Fredericksburg Visitor Center will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday for residents and visitors seeking information about local attractions and holiday events.

City officials are encouraging residents to sign up for Fredericksburg Alert to receive notifications about weather, road closures, trash service updates and other emergency information.

Residents looking for Independence Day celebrations and events can find additional information on the city's Fourth of July webpage.

Virginia State Government Offices

Most Commonwealth of Virginia government offices will be closed Friday, July 3, because Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4. This follows the state's official 2026 holiday calendar.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

The Virginia DMV has announced:

• All full-service DMV Customer Service Centers will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
• The Customer Contact Center also will be closed both days.
• DMV notes that more than 50 services remain available online at dmv.virginia.gov during the closure.
• DMV Select offices may have different schedules because they are operated by local governments.

Virginia ABC Stores

Virginia ABC stores will remain open on Independence Day, but with reduced hours. All Virginia ABC stores will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.