As Americans prepare to fire up their grills and gather for fireworks on Independence Day, many national retailers and services will observe the holiday with modified hours or closures.
What’s Closed
- Federal offices – All non-essential government buildings, including courthouses and administrative offices, will be closed.
- U.S. Postal Service – No mail will be delivered, and most post office branches will be closed.
- Banks – Major institutions such as Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, and Citibank will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, ATMs and online banking remain available.
- FedEx Freight and Logistics – Closed. Some FedEx Office locations may remain open with limited hours.
- Costco – All U.S. locations will be closed for the day.
- Most government-run services – Local city offices, courts, and DMV locations will not operate.
What’s Open
Retail and Grocery Stores
- Walmart – Open regular hours.
- Target – Open regular hours, though some locations may close slightly early.
- Sam’s Club – Open with limited hours, closing by 6 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s – Open with limited hours; most stores close at 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods Market – Open with holiday hours that vary by location.
- Aldi – Open, though some stores may reduce hours.
Pharmacies
- CVS – Open, though pharmacy counters may have shortened hours.
- Walgreens – Open, with possible reduced pharmacy hours.
Department Stores and Malls
- Open, but most locations will close early between 6 and 7 p.m.
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
- Most locations, like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Starbucks, will be open. Hours may vary by location.
