DMV, USCIS announce special hours in California for July 4th holiday

California residents should be aware of adjusted operating hours for key government agencies as the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. With the holiday falling on a Saturday this year, Friday, July 3rd, is observed as a federal holiday, impacting services offered by agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The California DMV has announced that its offices will maintain regular business hours on both Friday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 5th. The agency encourages the public to utilize its online services to save time, noting that most DMV services are available digitally. This extended availability aims to accommodate individuals needing services during the holiday period.

In contrast, USCIS offices, operating under the federal holiday schedule, will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The USCIS website did not specify any closures for July 4th itself, but federal agencies typically follow the observed holiday schedule. The article notes that as of July 2nd, some USCIS facilities were reportedly closed due to operational issues, independent of the holiday.

For individuals with appointments during the holiday weekend, USCIS has outlined procedures for rescheduling. Biometric data collection appointments are automatically rescheduled, with new dates communicated via mail. For InfoPass appointments, individuals whose appointments fall on a closed day must reschedule themselves as soon as possible.

Other state agencies, such as the Employment Development Department (EDD), will also be closed on July 3rd. However, most state offices are expected to remain open. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will operate with regular hours on July 3rd, including mail delivery.

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