Governor Kay Ivey has given non-essential state employees July 4 and 5 off this year for their Independence Day holiday.

This will give state employees the same break that many of their counterparts in the private sector will enjoy over the long weekend.

Per WSFA, the governor’s office said that the decision acknowledges “the hard work of state employees.”

Alabamians should check with their local governmental offices regarding holiday hours, as many municipalities and counties in the state also follow the state calendar.

For example, non-essential Cullman County offices are closed on July 4 and 5 to mirror Ivey’s action. The same holds true for the city of Jemison.

This follows a positive 2019 regular session of the Alabama legislature for state employees, who were given a 2% pay raise.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn